The Belfast Telegraph has an exclusive story – George Best Belfast City Airport’s own figures reveal that more than 8,500 residents are subjected to serious levels of noise, as defined by the UK government. Read more here: http://bit.ly/12R2GU5 … [Read more...]

Belfast City Airport Watch have voiced our concern at the news that Aer Lingus is to operate two international routes at the airport. The airline has announced that, as part of its move from Belfast International to the City Airport, it will operate daily flights to Malaga and Faro from the end of March 2013. We fear that the international … [Read more...]

Belfast City Airport Watch have welcomed a decision by the Department of the Environment to refer controversial proposals for a new noise cap at George Best Belfast City Airport to a public inquiry. The proposal, which was submitted by the airport earlier this year, would affect up to 46,000 people and would significantly raise permissible noise … [Read more...]

Children’s education will suffer say teaching union and residents A teaching union has joined local residents in expressing alarm at proposals submitted by George Best Belfast City Airport which would significantly raise permissible noise levels at 21 schools. A total of 21 schools – 19 in Belfast and two in Holywood – have been … [Read more...]

Belfast City Airport Watch have given a cautious welcome to news that the Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, is to hold an inquiry and consultation aimed at addressing the issue of aircraft noise linked to George Best Belfast City Airport. We greatly welcome the fact that the Minister says he wishes to act decisively to achieve the right … [Read more...]