Stansted is planning to introduce new take-off procedures that aim to reduce the effects of aircraft noise for more than 4,000 local residents.

The airport said Performance Based Navigation uses modern Global Positioning System technology that enables aircraft to fly flight paths more accurately when taking off from the airport.

Results from a trial on two of the airport's existing departure routes - Clacton 22 and Detling 04 - show that 85 per cent fewer people are directly overflown by aircraft using the new procedure.

Stansted has been working on the initiative with its consultative committee (STACC), Easyjet and NATS (air traffic provider) for more than two years. It has launched a consultation on the initiative to help “shape its final proposal” before submitting to the Civil Aviation Authority for approval.

Stansted MD Andrew Harrison said: “It is by working together that we can achieve the best results, and we all look forward to hearing the feedback from the community about this innovative project which demonstrates significant and positive improvements for local residents around the airport.”

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