The noise generated by aircraft during take-off and landing causes considerable nuisance. In 1999, an independent administrative authority, the Acnusa, was set up to improve regulation and protect local residents.
What is the Airport Pollution Control Authority (Acnusa)? What is the noise exposure plan? What is the air noise tax? What is the aid for the soundproofing of a dwelling near an airport? What about the ban on night flights at airports? Vie-publique.fr explains... (read more questions and answers on the fight against airport noise)