Noise Management at EU Airports (Regulation)

Applying the ICAO ”balanced approach“ as a framework for action to combat noise reduces the costs for airlines for complying with the respective legal provisions. The Commission's power to change through delegated acts the definitions of the terms “aircraft“ and “MCA“, as well as the methods for noise assessment by delegated acts is unlawful, as these are essential provisions. The Commission's right of scrutiny and final decision making power over national decisions on operating restrictions infringes the principle of subsidiarity.