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This week changes were laid in Parliament enabling a major redesign of UK airspace, with the stated aims of increasing capacity alongside reducing ...
Changes were laid in Parliament this week enabling a major redesign of UK airspace.
The aims of the redesign are to increase capacity, reduce emissions per flight, and reduce noise impact.
The UK Government stated: "Redesigned ‘skyways’ could also allow planes to climb quicker during take-off and descend more smoothly, reducing noise and air pollution for residents who live along flight routes."
The initial focus will be on redesigning London’s airspace.
A new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025.
The UKADS will be run by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL).
The UKADS could design routes supporting flight paths for emerging technologies such as drones and flying taxis.
Heathrow’s Chief Operating Officer, Javier Echave, said: "As the UK’s gateway to growth, we are committed to continue working with the government to unlock the economic benefits of an expanded UK airspace, while cutting carbon and noise impacts."
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This week changes were laid in Parliament enabling a major redesign of UK airspace, with the stated aims of increasing capacity alongside reducing emissions per flight and the impact of noise. Announcing the changes, UK Government stated "Redesigned ‘skyways’ could also allow planes to climb quicker during take-off and descend more smoothly, reducing noise and air pollution for residents who live along flight routes. " The initial focus will be on redesigning London’s airspace, and over a longer timeframe. A new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025 and will be run by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL). The UKADS could design routes supporting flight paths for emerging technologies such as drones and flying taxis. Heathrow’s Chief Operating Officer, Javier Echave, said: "As the UK’s gateway to growth, we are committed to continue working with the government to unlock the economic benefits of an expanded UK airspace, while cutting carbon and noise impacts."
The Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) have consulted on their round 4 Road Noise Action Plan covering 2023 – 28.
Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets noise recommendations
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
Outcome of Welsh Government consultation on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
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