At 98 major European airports in 2023, 3.4 million exposed to Lden 55 dB aircraft noise levels (excl. UK & Heathrow). EASA estimates numbers will only fall if no new runways are built, planes become quieter & growth is moderate. The report also covers emissions and pollution. Executive Summary As expected, this decade [...]
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology published an article titled Higher Aircraft Noise Exposure Is Linked to Worse Heart Structure and Function by Cardiovascular MRI. Aircraft noise is a growing concern for communities living near airports. This study aimed to explore the impact of aircraft noise on heart structure and function. Conclusion is [...]
Residents of Schiphol are going to file a complaint of assault for years of sleep deprivation due to serious noise pollution. They believe that the sleep disturbance is an attack on the health of the victims. The case is also being filed against the Dutch state, as the largest shareholder of Schiphol, and against [...]
Source: The Daily telegraph, 23 November 2024 The Airbus A321 XLR’s narrow body and improved fuel storage capacity mean smaller airports can now offer long-haul flights. XLR stands for Extra Long Range. Flight times can be up to 10 or even 11 hours, allowing it to cover the entire world despite not being a widebody. […]
New study finds a Frequent Flyers Levy in Europe could raise 64bn euros a yr; cut passenger numbers by 26% by 2028; but that most people will not pay the tax as every person would be allowed one return flight tax-free each yr. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/17/tax-on-europes-frequent-flyers-could-raise-64bn-a-year-study?CMP=share_btn_url
Pyjama Parties were held at many rail stations across Europe on 25th October calling for more night trains. The picture is from London:
This short, illustrated report is very interesting. It covers the UK but the situation will be similar in other countries. It compares the amount of tax on cars and planes: https://aef.org.uk/2024/10/29/its-time-to-tax-aviation-more/
It can be done. Trains can be cheaper and quicker. https://miomyitaly.com/trains-in-italy.html
Interesting study especially following conclusion and recommendation to introduce a Frequent Flyer Levy on long-haul flights only:(Journal of Transport Geography 121 | 2024 | 104022) There are reasons why climate policy measures specifically targeting long-haul air travel might be easier to introduce than policies affecting all flight segments equally. First, even in high_income countries most [...]
Airlines operating flights from European airports will soon have to report the estimated climate impact of vapour trails from jet engines to the European Commission, as well as the amount of carbon dioxide they emit annually. The airline industry had lobbied hard against the new rules — adopted by government delegates behind closed doors [...]