The Role of Communication and Engagement in Airport Noise Management

Graeme Heyes, Paul Hooper, Fiona Raje, Ian Flindell, Delia Dimitriu, Fabio Galatioto, Narcisa E. Burtea, Barbara Ohlenforst and Olena Konovalova
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Graeme Heyes: Ecology and Environment Research Centre, Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
Paul Hooper: Ecology and Environment Research Centre, Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
Fiona Raje: Ecology and Environment Research Centre, Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
Ian Flindell: Ecology and Environment Research Centre, Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
Delia Dimitriu: Ecology and Environment Research Centre, Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
Fabio Galatioto: Modelling and Appraisal Unit, Connected Places Catapult, Milton Keynes MK9 1BP, UK
Narcisa E. Burtea: National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines COMOTI, 220D Iuliu Maniu Blvd., District 6, OP76, CP174, 061126 Bucharest, Romania
Barbara Ohlenforst: Royal NLR-Netherlands Aerospace Centre, Anthony Fokkerweg 2, 1059 CM Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Olena Konovalova: Faculty of Ecological Safety, National Aviation University, Kosmonavta Komarova ave. 1, 03058 Kiev, Ukraine

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 11, 1-18

Abstract: Research suggests that non-acoustic factors can have a considerable effect on community attitudes and opinions towards aviation noise and that these can be influenced through processes of communication and engagement. This paper reviews literature from various fields to identify the key elements of effective practice, using them as a lens through which to assess case study noise management actions conducted at European airports. This analysis found that communication and engagement holds significant potential for noise management, but that this remains largely unfulfilled due to such methods being used as an ancillary management activity, rather than as a powerful tool to aid in the design and delivery of noise management actions. A series of recommendations and research priorities are proposed that could shape the future of noise management, including potential changes to European policy that more explicitly advocate for communication and engagement as a noise management tool in its own right.

Keywords: airport noise; ANIMA project; annoyance; balanced approach; communication and engagement; non-acoustic factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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