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Could new govt review mean late-night flights from London airports?

London
Ilaria Grasso Macola
27 March 2023

The UK government has launched a consultation on the noise objectives for London’s major airports. 

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Announced on Monday (27 March), the six-week consultation will seek evidence from communities and businesses about the impact of night operations at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.

 

The objectives informed by the review will then set the groundwork for the airports’ noise management strategies from October 2025. 

“We have an opportunity to strike a balance to make sure we can support the aviation industry without having a debilitating impact on people’s lives,” said aviation minister Baroness Vere.