DIRD are proposing to extend the curfew at Essendon airport to apply to
ALL aircraft, abolishing the current exemption for non-jet aircraft below 8600 kg.
Curiously they are also proposing to increase the MTOW limit at YMEN to 55,000kg from 45,000kg and allow jet aircraft with landing configuration noise signature of 90dB or below to land during the curfew.
So you won't be able to land your Cessna 172 during curfew hours, but you can land your Global Express or G650. How convenient for some.
Smart move DIRD.
http://www.ef.com.au/uploaded/Aviati...on-Airport.pdf