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Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest airport by passenger numbers and a major hub for Lufthansa, Condor, and AeroLogic, is implementing innovative measures to reduce aircraft noise. The airport is recognized for its stringent noise regulations and is managed by Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Service Worldwide (Fraport).
Efforts to mitigate noise include the use of modern, quieter aircraft and optimizing flight operations. The Low Noise Augmentation System (LNAS), developed by Germany's FFR and funded by Umwelt- und Nachbarschaftshaus (UNH) in Kelsterbach and DLR Technology Marketing, helps pilots execute low-noise approaches. "The German Aerospace Center (DLR) states that landing is one of the most labor-intensive flight phases and that it has developed the LNAS system to 'help pilots with the complex handling procedures for a low-noise approach.'"
Frankfurt Airport incentivizes airlines to operate quieter aircraft through updated noise-related charges. The airport aims to minimize movements between 23:00 and 05:00, with higher surcharges for older aircraft operating during these hours.
