Summary Booklet – for presentation at the 15th Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) world conference

摘要

Purpose: The objective of this paper is to provide a better understanding of airport ‘curfews’ as they are applied around the world, the different social, environmental and political factors that drive decisions to implement them, and the impacts they have on an airport and its region. The study also includes an examination of current airport practice to engage with local communities. Methodology: Primarily, information was collected by distributing a survey questionnaire to 107 airports globally; 25 ‘curfew airports’ and 17 ‘airports without curfew’ responded. In addition to the survey, a critical review of existing literature was undertaken. Further, relevant industry partners were consulted, such as international aviation organisations or representatives of international airlines. Main findings: 1. No curfew is alike, with significant differences in time, restrictions, exemptions and sanctions, 2. Main triggers for implementation range from voluntary commitments to legally enforced restrictions, 3. Curfews are likely to remain and to get stricter with time, 4. Curfews are considered a risk to airlines’ and a limitation to airports’ operations, 5. ICAO’s Balanced Approach to aircraft noise management is seen as an alternative to operational restrictions. This paper assists in providing knowledge about airport curfews to the overall aviation network. At the same time it makes information and comparison material available, including recommendations for a future approach to deal with curfew issues.