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Actors and Avenues of Progress

The Manufacturers

Today, manufacturers consider the environmental component as a crucial factor in aircraft design. Constant improvements in environmental performance are made in reducing noise nuisance, gaseous emissions and energy consumption. 

Manufacturers can act by

• Improving acoustic performance, reducing noise nuisance at the source
• Using flight simulators
• Taking a greater part in research programs

The Airlines

Airlines can act by

• Improving their fleet quality
• Increasing pilot training and awareness
• Esrablishing noise reduction procedures at airports
• Taking a greater part in research programs
• Refining flight planning and scheduling

Communities and Local Authorities

Communities and local authorities have a leading role in mastering urban planning. They therefore have a the role of informing the inhabitants about noise nuisance, and in acting as relays and contact points for providing information about sound proofing assistance available to those living around airports.