What representations it will make in respect of the development of new international standards for measuring and monitoring aircraft noise.

A new ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standard on Acoustics – unattended monitoring of aircraft sound in the vicinity of airports is currently under development. This will allow a more accurate determination of noise levels. The Scottish Executive has no plans to make representations on the new standard. It is a technical matter and any Scottish comments are being co-ordinated by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Environmental Research and Consultancy Department for submission through the British Standards Institute.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation standards and procedures for the noise certification of aircraft are subject to review from time to time and, in this context also, technical advice on UK representations will be a task primarily for the Civil Aviation Authority.