Joint development of noise-reducing landing approach and take-off procedures with our system partners
In its efforts to fly more quietly, the Lufthansa Group, together with their system partners, has been having successful results for a long time with new flight procedures such as constant rates of descent, steep approaches, and changes in flight routes. Such noise-reducing takeoff and landing procedures are another focus of our active noise abatement measures, such as those developed and implemented in the Airport and Region Forum (FFR) in Frankfurt.
Noise reduction at the Frankfurt hub: Relief for those most affected the most
One measure already implemented in Frankfurt is the scheduled alternation of different takeoff runways referred to as “dedicated runway operations”. This results in predictable, genuine breaks from noise.
In addition, the angle of approach to the new northwest runway in Frankfurt has been increased for certain weather conditions from 3.0 to 3.2 degrees, which results in higher overfly altitudes.
80% quieter as a result of technical innovation
Flying is 80% quieter today than it was even 60 years ago. This progress has been based primarily on developments in engine technology. Aircraft are improving aerodynamically all the time. They produce smaller vortices and therefore produce less noise. With each new generation of aircraft there is a reduction in noise emissions as compared to the previous models. In addition, industry and science are working hand-in-hand to reduce noise emissions ever further, so that an aircraft’s noise contours are being progressively reduced to the airport premises. This also reduces the burden of aircraft noise on the local population.
In its efforts to fly more quietly, the Lufthansa Group, together with their system partners, has been having successful results for a long time with new flight procedures such as constant rates of descent, steep approaches, and changes in flight routes. Such noise-reducing takeoff and landing procedures are another focus of our active noise abatement measures, such as those developed and implemented in the Airport and Region Forum (FFR) in Frankfurt.
Noise reduction at the Frankfurt hub: Relief for those most affected the most
One measure already implemented in Frankfurt is the scheduled alternation of different takeoff runways referred to as “dedicated runway operations”. This results in predictable, genuine breaks from noise.
In addition, the angle of approach to the new northwest runway in Frankfurt has been increased for certain weather conditions from 3.0 to 3.2 degrees, which results in higher overfly altitudes.
80% quieter as a result of technical innovation
Flying is 80% quieter today than it was even 60 years ago. This progress has been based primarily on developments in engine technology. Aircraft are improving aerodynamically all the time. They produce smaller vortices and therefore produce less noise. With each new generation of aircraft there is a reduction in noise emissions as compared to the previous models. In addition, industry and science are working hand-in-hand to reduce noise emissions ever further, so that an aircraft’s noise contours are being progressively reduced to the airport premises. This also reduces the burden of aircraft noise on the local population.
