Helicopter noise

The London Assembly has been investigating helicopter noise in London and published its findings in a report London in a spin - a review of helicopter noise. This comprehensive report makes some practical recommendations to the Government and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to improve the management of helicopter traffic and reduce environmental impact of helicopter noise.

For further information about helicopter activities the CAA has produced Environmental Information Sheets concerning aviation, sheet 7 relates to London Helicopter Procedures.

If you are disturbed by helicopter noise you can either complain to the council by contacting our 24 hours noise line (020 8891 7979) or by contacting the CAA directly by any of the following avenues:

• Writing to: Focal Point for Aviation-Related Environmental Complaints, Directorate of Aerospace Policy, CAA House, 45-59 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6TE
• Tel: 020 7453 6525/6524
• E-mail: james.walker@dap.caa.co.uk or ian.wrathall@dap.caa.co.uk