USA’S FAA TO INSIST THAT NEW PLANES BE QUIETER THAN EXISTING FLEETS
November 1st, 2017
THE FEDERAL Aviation Administration (FAA) of the USA has released new Stage 5 Airplane Noise Standards that insist new designs for subsonic airplanes ensure these aircraft are at least 7 decibels (dBs) quieter than planes in existing fleets. After December 31 (2017), the FAA will only approve applications for airplanes of 121,254 pounds (55,000 kg) or more to be sold and operate in the USA if they comply with this standard. From December 31, 2020, it will expand this rule to new designs for planes with a maximum certificated take-off weight of less than 121,254 ...
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