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The concessionaire's managers argue that it is not ANA's services causing the noise but the flights themselves, and they say the carbon tax levied on aviation should fund noise‑mitigation measures.
The capital will receive more than five million euros to tackle noise from Lisbon Airport. Priority will be given to investment in private homes intended for use as permanent residences.
'Less Noise' programme should have started in September, but the signing of the protocols for its implementation was only formalised last Thursday.
The Less Noise Programme was approved almost a year ago.
Home News Lisbon receives money to alleviate airport noise Lisbon receives money to alleviate airport noise The municipalities of Lisbon and Loures will receive the largest share of the €10 million announced by the government to improve soundproofing in homes affected by noise from Humberto Delga
The Government announced €10 million to improve the soundproofing of homes near the airport, an amount that the group of nearby residents called “late” and “insufficient”.
The government marked the signing of cooperation protocols to implement the 'Less Noise' Programme, approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of 16 March 2025.
The Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing and the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, signed protocols this Thursday with several municipalities for the allocation of a total of €10 million, intended to improve the acoustic insulation of homes exposed to noise generated by Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon. Protocols were signed this ...
