During 2008 we will consult on our draft noise action plan, and intend to have a final copy available - subject to when the date on which Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) guidelines are published - by December 2008. We will, of course, keep our local community and stakeholders fully informed of our plans and progress.

The performance standards we have set ourselves for 2008 are:

• At least 98% of aircraft departures on track on the flight paths where they cannot leave below 4,000 ft
• A minimum of 99% of aircraft departures on track on the flight paths where they cannot leave below 3,000 ft
• At least 95% of aircraft departures on track on individual flight paths.

2008 performance target

• During 2008 we will consult on our draft noise action plan and, subject to the date on which Defra guidelines are published, publish our final version by December 2008.

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