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<p>The airspace modernisation programme is a critical national infrastructure project
that aims to deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys to the benefit of all airspace
users and those impacted, including communities.</p><p> </p><p>Engagement with all
relevant stakeholders, including communities, is an important part of the airspace
change process and is crucial to the success of the airspace modernisation programme.
It is the responsibility of every airspace change sponsor (usually an airport or Air
Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)) to ensure engagement meets the needs of local
stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>CAP1616 - the Civil Aviation Authority’s airspace change
approvals process - must be followed by all sponsors of airspace change proposals.
This process gives communities the opportunity to comment on, and influence, airspace
changes. Airport Consultative Committees should be consulted on all airspace change
proposals where there is potential for a significant impact on the likely level of
noise disturbance and are another way of engaging with communities.</p><p> </p><p>The
majority of sponsors in the programme are currently at Stage 2 of the CAP1616 process.
At this stage, each sponsor develops and undertakes an initial appraisal of the impacts
of a number of different airspace options. We expect all sponsors to submit initial
airspace change options to the CAA for sign-off within the next 12 months.</p><p>
</p><p>Once approved by the CAA, each sponsor will move to Stage 3. It is at this
stage that sponsors will undertake a full options appraisal before undertaking a formal
public consultation with all interested stakeholders, including local communities.
We expect that the majority of sponsors will be in a position to consult publicly
from 2023 onwards.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure that consultation is meaningful and accessible
to all stakeholders, advice on engagement has been published, and consultation documents
and engagement plans will need to be approved by the CAA before consultation can begin.</p><p>
</p><p>Through this and the CAP1616 requirements, there are suitable measures already
in place to ensure communities are supported where appropriate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>
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