Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise

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-commissi…

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.gov.uk

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-…

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-southen…

The @UniofBath, which recently developed a meringue-like noise-reducing material, isn't the only institute designing a solution: architectmagazine.com/technology/how…

Who are the ICCAN team? iccan.gov.uk/about-iccan/th…

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/corporate-and-…

Learn more about #aviationnoise on our website: iccan.gov.uk/iccan-our-work…

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/2021/07/A…

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/bristol-…

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-avia…

To learn more about best practice when engaging with communities, see the ICCAN toolkit for consulting on airspace change: iccan.gov.uk/iccan-toolkit-…

@SouthendAirport's 'Connecting the Community' commitment, includes setting up a forum to listen to and engage with local residents about aviation noise: southendairport.com/corporate-and-…

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

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/technolog…

Today we're attending a @transportgovuk Airspace and Noise Engagement Group (ANEG) meeting. gov.uk/government/gro…