Future of aviation: A quieter ride (Special reports)

Special reports written by EurActiv in June 2013.

When jet-powered passenger aircraft first went into service in the 1950s, their engines were as loud as rock bands. Times have changed, but public discord over noise has not.
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When trade unionists began raising concerns about the health impact of pollution on airfield ground and service crews, including possible links to cancer, the Copenhagen Airport moved to restrict aircraft engine use and shift towards greener service vehicles.
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Though civilian airlines are pressing for quieter, more efficient aircraft, noise output is low on the list of priorities for the sector’s military wing, but there are indications that may be changing.
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Labour actions by French air traffic controllers who oppose longstanding EU plans to overhaul air traffic management demonstrate that efforts to improve aviation efficiency and reduce nuisances in Europe’s crowded airspace will not happen easily.
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As jet engines grow quieter, European researchers are turning to other parts of aircraft to reduce noise to spare those living near airports and to make the final moments before landing more comfortable for passengers.

EurActiv: Special Report, 17.06.13: Heavy metal thunder: Aircraft grow quieter as rock drones on http://www.euractiv.com/specialreport-future-aviation-qu/heavy-metal-thunder-aircraft-gro-news-528589

EurActiv: Special Report, 18.06.13: Copenhagen Airport applies noise lessons to cut air pollution http://www.euractiv.com/specialreport-future-aviation-qu/copenhagen-airport-applies-noise-news-528590

EurActiv: Special Report, 19.06.13: Public concern may turn volume down on military jets http://www.euractiv.com/specialreport-future-aviation-qu/noise-laws-govern-military-jets-news-528586

EurActiv: Special Report, 20.06.13: EU’s single sky ambitions remains grounded by national air traffic jams http://www.euractiv.com/specialreport-future-aviation-qu/eu-single-sky-ambitions-remains-news-528718

EurActiv: Special Report, 21.06.13: Winging it: EU researchers look for novel ways to cut aircraft noise http://www.euractiv.com/specialreport-future-aviation-qu/winging-eu-researchers-look-nove-news-528751

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