Noise is the primary concern of residents when it comes to environmental issues. The sound environment command around airports is a key issue for the residents and for the air transport stakeholders.
Noise issues
Although noise pollution is decreasing the increase stems from rising populations arouns airports and reduced tolerance to noise.
Air France chief objectives is to respond to rising demand for air transport whithout increasing total exposure to noise generated by its global operations.
Air France continually evaluates the impact of its operations on the noise environment around Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. It generates its own indicators and compare them as a whole.
Air France is working in a number of areas to reduce resident’s noise. These include restructuring the flight schedule, renewing and upgrading the fleet, regularly reviewing operating processes and financing home soundproofing programs.
