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10/07/2009
MPs Call For Reduction Of 'Stacking' Over Heathrow
A group of British MPs have called for a reduction in airplane "stacking" over Heathrow Airport, if a third runway is to be built.
A report by the Commons Transport Committee, published today, claim stacking over Heathrow - the practice where aircraft queue up to land - involves recognised "negative environmental impacts".
The government also needs to look at limiting noise levels and aircraft numbers over beauty spots, the report said.
But the report added: "A third runway at Heathrow, if built, offers a real opportunity to add resilience into the air traffic management system and to help reduce excessive stacking.
"If a third runway is built at Heathrow, the government should create a framework for setting targets to eliminate excessive stacking around the airport."
The extension of the European Aviation Safety Agency's remit, which could possibly result in a lowering of safety standards, was also called into question.
Committee chairman Louise Ellman said the Department of Transport should fund research into how to set useful limits.
She said: "Tranquillity is a key factor in sensitive areas such as national parks.
"Current guidance appears to allow unchecked increases in aviation activity over these areas."
(JM/BMcC)
A report by the Commons Transport Committee, published today, claim stacking over Heathrow - the practice where aircraft queue up to land - involves recognised "negative environmental impacts".
The government also needs to look at limiting noise levels and aircraft numbers over beauty spots, the report said.
But the report added: "A third runway at Heathrow, if built, offers a real opportunity to add resilience into the air traffic management system and to help reduce excessive stacking.
"If a third runway is built at Heathrow, the government should create a framework for setting targets to eliminate excessive stacking around the airport."
The extension of the European Aviation Safety Agency's remit, which could possibly result in a lowering of safety standards, was also called into question.
Committee chairman Louise Ellman said the Department of Transport should fund research into how to set useful limits.
She said: "Tranquillity is a key factor in sensitive areas such as national parks.
"Current guidance appears to allow unchecked increases in aviation activity over these areas."
(JM/BMcC)
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