ICCAN ceased operations on 30 September 2021. Any further questions about ICCAN’s work or aviation noise should be directed to @transportgovuk
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The ICCAN board has written to the Government setting out its view on the priorities for the future of aviation noise work. You can read the letter here: iccan.gov.uk/iccan-commissio…
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Today is the last day for ICCAN, as Head Commissioner I am extremely proud of all the team and all our work
Important announcement by Ministers on the future of ICCAN made today. You can find a link to it and a comment from Rob Light, ICCAN Head Commissioner here: iccan.gov.uk
Our e-newsletter contains updates on our work, publications and future plans. Sign-up to receive it by clicking on the link at the bottom of our homepage: iccan.gov.uk/
Our online toolkit gives advice and support to airports and sponsors seeking to consult people about proposed airspace changes. Find it here: consultation-toolkit.iccan.g…
Start-up @WhisperAero has developed a new "thruster" which they say allows aircraft to blend into the background noise of a city: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Interesting article about how noise reduced during lockdown periods and how people experience their environment: ubyssey.ca/science/noise-pol…
Last month, @SouthendAirport launched a new Community Noise forum to help identify new ways to address and manage #aviationnoise. Stobart Aviation CEO, Glyn Jones, tells more in this blog for ICCAN: iccan.gov.uk/london-southend…
The @UniofBath, which recently developed a meringue-like noise-reducing material, isn't the only institute designing a solution: architectmagazine.com/techno…
Who are the ICCAN team? iccan.gov.uk/about-iccan/the…
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Following our recommendations, @SouthendAirport has launched a #ConnectingtheCommunity plan which aims to address key issues that people living near the airport face, including #aviationnoise. southendairport.com/corporat…
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Learn more about #aviationnoise on our website: iccan.gov.uk/iccan-our-work/…
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Researchers at Texas A&M University @TAMU have developed a shape-memory alloy, allowing wings to adjust themselves into a quieter position for landings and in turn reduce aviation noise: engineering.tamu.edu/news/20…
The inquiry into @BristolAirport 's appeal against @NorthSomersetC's decision to refuse their airport expansion plans is due to run until the end of August. See the meetings recorded here: gateleyhamer-pi.com/en-gb/br…
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Last month we published our plans for the next Aviation Noise Attitudes Survey (ANAS), and reports by @NatCen Learn more about the key findings and recommendations: iccan.gov.uk/designing-aviat…
Today @askcolinnoble is meeting with Glyn Jones, CEO of Stobart Aviation. Following our engagement best practice recommendations, @SouthendAirport, one of Stobart's airports, recently announced its 'Connecting the Community' commitment
@SouthendAirport's 'Connecting the Community' commitment, includes setting up a forum to listen to and engage with local residents about aviation noise: southendairport.com/corporat…
To learn more about best practice when engaging with communities, see the ICCAN toolkit for consulting on airspace change: iccan.gov.uk/iccan-toolkit-c…
Can a supersonic plane be no louder than a conventional jet? @united airlines and @boomsupersonic are hoping to launch supersonic passenger flights by 2029. bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57…
Today we're attending a @transportgovuk Airspace and Noise Engagement Group (ANEG) meeting. gov.uk/government/groups/air…
