Airport News
East Midlands Airport commends 'quiet airlines'
Tue, 02 Jun, 2009
Airlines that operate from East Midlands Airport (EMA) have been commended for helping the hub to be a "responsible neighbour".
The facility commented it levies stringent rules on the firms it houses – and nine have achieved an "outstanding performance" in minimising noise for local residents.
Star Air, Thomas Cook and easyJet are among the nine companies commended for their work and they were given a certificate at the annual Pilot Awards Ceremony recently.
Under the regulations, carriers must achieve a 95 per cent score in keeping within "tightly defined" flight paths and reduce the sound of landings wherever possible.
Announcing the gongs, director of sustainability at EMA Neil Robinson remarked it sets challenging targets for its airlines.
"I would like to congratulate the airlines and their pilots for going the extra mile and consistently achieving such high standards," he said.
Travellers can fly from the hub to a number of international destinations, including Cologne, Paris and Amsterdam.
People choosing to drive to the facility to use its airport parking are advised it is located just off the M1 motorway.