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The number of planes is the real cause of aircraft noise

John Stewart

John Stewart

ARC Guest Column 2009:2 - John Stewart, Vice-President of UECNA, writes about the increasing number of complaints about aircraft noise.
A strange thing is happening. At a time when individual aircraft are becoming quieter, more and more people are complaining about aircraft noise. Why is this so? Some claim the reason is that, as we have become wealthier, we are more likely to complain about things which disturb our quality of life. But there is little evidence to back this up. Read more»PDF
Last updated on 25 June 09