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Noisy Skies

Noisy Skies

Written by: The Aloft Group
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If you have questions about the aviation noise in the skies above you, this podcast has answers. Noisy Skies explores the complex issues governing aviation noise now and into the future.

Airplanes will always be part of our lives—and with it airplane noise. Unfortunately, not all noise issues are solvable, but many can be improved. The secret to quieter skies is moving away from classic combative relationships between parties to a collaborative effort that recognizes multiple needs can have multiple solutions. So, who are the parties in airport noise issues? Affected communities, airports, air operators, and both local and federal governments. In today’s environment, communicating and collaborating is how together we all achieve a better tomorrow.

Noisy Skies is a production of The Aloft Group. With knowledge and experience in all these areas, Aloft helps communities and airports collaborate with air operators and governments to help mitigate noise, enhance safety, and embrace smart growth. Contact us at TheAloftGroup.com for more information.

Noisy Skies is a limited series podcast that has concluded.

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Episodes
  • Why Are These Planes Overhead?

    Why Are These Planes Overhead?
    Nov 16 2023

    Aviation noise is not just for those who live near airports. Over the past decade, many people who never had any planes flying overhead now live with airplane noise. With the coming aviation innovations like Amazon delivery drones and other technologies, the noise in our skies will only accelerate. This podcast series is a resource for the people affected by aviation noise who need to understand the complex and interconnected systems that govern our airspace and land planning.

    In this debut episode of the Noisy Skies podcast from The Aloft Group, host Carolyn McCulley talks with guests Jim Allerdice of Vianair, Inc., and Emily Tranter of N.O.I.S.E. about the basics of aviation noise and how flight path changes the FAA introduced affected even more people on the ground.

    Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes!

    This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley
    Music by Adam Saban, CJ0, Midnight Daydream, and Wastelander

    Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts on the web.

    Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.

    Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films
    © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

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    23 mins
  • A Brief History of Fighting Aviation Noise

    A Brief History of Fighting Aviation Noise
    Dec 22 2023

    Dr. Barbara Lichman started a fight in the 1980s that changed her life's work, and ultimately helped change the aviation industry as well. This episode looks at her advocacy and work for the last 40 years, work which is still setting precedents today. Host Carolyn McCulley also talks to Airnoise founder Chris McCann in this episode, one that seeks to understand who controls aviation noise and how we got there.

    Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes!

    This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley
    Music by SHIMMER

    Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts on the web.

    Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.

    Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films
    © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

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    26 mins
  • Noise Is the New Secondhand Smoke

    Noise Is the New Secondhand Smoke
    Jan 31 2024

    Noise is not just a source of annoyance. It is also a public health crisis. Nighttime aviation noise is particularly harmful to your cardiovascular system and sleep hygiene. This episode features Dr. Mathias Basher talking about his ongoing FAA-funded research on sleep and health; Dr. Peter James discussing his just-published research on noise and cardiovascular health; and Quiet Communities founder Dr. Jamie Banks speaking about their efforts to revive the EPA Office of Noise Control and Abatement.

    The New York Times article mentioned in this episode can be read here.

    Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes!

    This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley
    Music by CJ0 and PALA

    Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts on the web.

    Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.

    Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films
    © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

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    31 mins
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