EANAB brings together representatives from local communities and Edinburgh Airport Limited (EAL) to collaboratively address aircraft noise concerns.
Meet the team
Blake Cushnie
Chair
Blake took over as EANAB Chair in October 2023. Based in Belfast, he is an ex-Heathrow air traffic controller, and is now an airspace design modernisation consultant for NavCan in Canada. He sits on two ICAO panels and leverages his expertise in aviation noise mitigation and community engagement.
Adam Cumming
Vice Chair
Adam has been an EANAB member since its inception, he is a retired defence scientist with 40 years of international experience in technology projects, including rocket propulsion and systems assessments. A Chemist by training, and an Hon Professor at Edinburgh University.
Simon Rhodes
EAL Representative
Simon has 30+ years of experience, including RAF service and of both civil and military airports. Managed tower operations at Newcastle Airport and implemented radar upgrade and airspace change projects. Currently progressing the EDI airspace change and modernization initiative.
Our Board Member Organisations
Charlestown, Limekilns and Pattiesmuir Community Council
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Midlothian Federation of Community Councils
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Joint Forum of Community Councils in West Lothian
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Edinburgh Airport Noise Board Review
The Edinburgh Airport Noise Review Panel (EANRP) was tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of Edinburgh Airport Limited’s (EAL) community engagement practices regarding noise issues through the Edinburgh Airport Noise Advisory Board (EANAB). The EANRP’s review involved:
- Assessing the existing parameters for EANAB’s operation.
- Engaging with EANAB members, EAL representatives, and affected communities to understand different perspectives.
- Examining national guidance and best practices from other airports on noise mitigation.
The final review document was published in Feb 2022.
EANAB Annual Reports
EANAB publishes a report on its activities for the previous year. There was no Annual Report for 2022 as there was a Review instead. The next will be available in Autumn 2024.
EANAB made progress towards its goals, but external factors significantly limited its overall achievements.
Despite facing its most challenging year yet, EANAB has seen significant improvements in its relationship with the airport and remains optimistic about the future.
This EANAB Annual Review for 2019 serves two purposes: to examine our past year’s activities and to identify key areas where we can contribute our expertise on noise issues in the coming year.
EANAB Meeting Minutes
View the archive of minutes from our past meetings – EANAB Meeting Minutes