Thursday 19th March | Online
This session will focus on the Sustainable Aviation Noise Roadmap, and what Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is doing to facilitate a positive relationship with our local airport communities on noise through community engagement.
The Sustainable Aviation Noise Roadmap sets out the collective efforts of the UK’s aviation industry to minimise noise impacts, including:
- Optimising flight paths
- Managing descent profiles
- Sharing operational best practice
- Supporting the continued development of new technology so that noise gains can continue in the long term
It also highlights the vital role that mitigations on the ground will play to support local communities, and the ongoing importance of managing factors outside of industry’s control — not least the growth of housing under flight paths.
At Manchester Airports Group, our three airports each have very different and unique operational characteristics. How we facilitate effective communication and maintain positive relationships with our local communities on noise and airport operations is tailored specifically to each airport:
- Manchester Airport
- London Stansted Airport
- East Midlands Airport
Meet the Speakers
Danielle Marvin
Flight Evaluation Advisor, Manchester Airports Group
Danielle monitors and reports on noise performance across all three MAG airports and supports community engagement on noise. She is Chair of the Sustainable Aviation Quieter Group, leading development of the UK aviation industry’s position on aircraft noise.
Previously, she worked at Airbus in Environmental Marketing and contributed to environmental certification standards through working groups at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Sue Thomas
Head of Noise and Community Engagement Strategy, Manchester Airports Group
Sue leads noise management and community engagement strategy across MAG’s three airports.
Her previous experience includes serving as Noise Lead for the Thames Tideway and managing the Noise & Health workstream at Heathrow Airport during the third runway project (pre-2020).
Since joining MAG in January 2025, Sue has focused on balancing operational needs with long-term community wellbeing.
Who Should Attend?
- Aviation and airport professionals
- Environmental and sustainability specialists
- Community engagement practitioners
- Local authority representatives
- Policy and regulatory stakeholders
- Members of the Noise Network Plus and others with a professional or research interest in noise
Secure your place to gain insight into how industry collaboration and community engagement are shaping the future of aviation noise management.
