We understand the need for the Government to modernise the airspace around the UK, particularly if this will minimise the queuing of planes at airports and reduce the time planes spend circling before they can land. However, this work is likely to expand the area covered by flight paths and thereby increase the number of people directly impacted by noise from flying. (Conclusion, Paragraph 60)

We understand the need for the Government to modernise the airspace around the UK, particularly if this will minimise the queuing of planes at airports and reduce the time planes spend circling before they can land. However, this work is likely to expand the area covered by flight paths and thereby increase the number of people directly impacted by noise from flying. (Conclusion, Paragraph 60) Type: conclusion | Number: 13 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: the Government will meet carbon budgets 4–6 while driving growth. The Government will legislate for the Carbon Budget 7 target by June 2026. As part of the ANPS review, DfT is considering how the Government’s four tests for Heathrow expansion should be set, including on climate, air quality and nois