9 airlines hit noise targets at East Midlands Airport
05.06.09
Nine airlines operating from East Midlands Airport have been recognised for ‘exemplary performance’ against the stringent environmental procedures imposed by the hub. BMI, bmibaby, easyJet, Star Air, UPS, Thomas Cook, Thomson, First Choice and Ryanair all achieved 'outstanding performance' in noise abatement procedures during 2008 and were presented with a certificate at the airport's annual Pilot Awards Ceremony.
The airport’s criteria means that only airlines achieving 95 percent departure track compliance - staying within tightly defined flight paths designed to limit the disturbance to local communities - and 80 percent continuous descent approach (CDA) compliance - reducing the noise impact on the ground in certain areas under the approach path - are awarded the certificates.
The airport’s noise and track monitoring system continuously checks the performance of all arriving and departing aircraft movements up to 30 miles from the airport. The awards were introduced five years ago to recognise and reward high performing airlines and to act as an incentive for other airlines operating at the airport.
EMA director of sustainability Neil Robinson said: ‘As a responsible neighbour we have a duty to ensure that the impact of our operations are kept to a minimum. We set high standards and work closely with airlines to ensure that these demanding standards are met and exceeded. I would like to congratulate the airlines and their pilots for going the extra mile and consistently achieving such high standards.’
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