More quietly into the future The Lufthansa Group is setting standards in its approach to active noise abatement Over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries, mobility became an ordinary aspect of everyday life. The world became a village. Nowadays it is a fundamental condition for economic or social community. In 2013, for the first time, more than three billion people traveled by air. Mobility can also give rise to conflict, however. It not only provides benefits but also has an impact on the environment, one source of which is noise emissions. This is true of all modes of transportation. It is as true of freight trains as it is for trucks, cars, and airplanes. The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have been setting standards worldwide for responsible mobility. And that includes our commitment to active noise abatement. Understanding the causes of noise in detail and finding ways to continually reduce them are formidable tasks. We are working on them with leading scientists and experts. 08 // More quietly into the future