NAV CANADA pushing for new landing plans at YYC
Posted Nov 30, 2015 4:20 pm.
Last Updated Nov 30, 2015 4:24 pm.
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NAV CANADA is looking at new procedures for planes landing at the Calgary International Airport.
NAV CANADA Director of Government and Public Affairs Michelle Bishop said the potential flight paths could come with several new benefits.
“For aircraft that are cleared on the new flight path, the [flight] path itself would be 18 kilometres shorter,” she explained. “It would save three, four minutes of flying time and associated fuel with that.”
It would also cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Pootmans is wondering if it comes into fruition, what they’ll do about the noise.
“I have a lot questions,” he told 660 NEWS.
Pootmans’ office has seen its fair share of complaints, people upset with the current level of air traffic.
“They’re concerned about the noise,” he added. “It’s as simple as that. Some of them also feel their homes are being shaken; they sense vibrations as well. It’s a quality of life issue.”
A public open house has been scheduled for Wednesday night at Ambrose University College.
For more information, visit: http://www.yyc.com/en-us/calgaryairportauthority/environment/requirednavigationperformance(rnp).aspx
