I'm not really sure what the implications would be if an Airport Operator told councils to 'Stuff it'.
I would imagine that they would take some sort of action but i doubt they would go as far as too shut down the airport
! I would say fine and slap on the wrists.
One thing i don't understand about ABZ's particular case is, and someone please correct me if i am wrong; Were those houses that are directly under the flight path over the city not supplied with tripple glazing by the council back in the day? Not that i am suggetsing for a minute that this would eliminate all the noise but surely it would have a significant impact. Plus ABZ is never going to be LHR now is it!?
Anyway now i am ranting. Can't wait for the 'Lets Lengthen Aberdeens runway' debate
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