Airports
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Video: London Mayor's aviation advisor resolute on estuary airport plan
But Davies Airport Commission's new feasibility reports raise major questions over estuary plans -
Future proof Heathrow Terminal 2B saw first aircraft dock this month
On 4 June a United Airlines plane was the first to dock at Heathrow Airport’s completed Terminal 2B. The project is the largest airside construction scheme carried out at the airport, measuring half a kilometre... -
Video: Aviation policy needs decisions and action
Airport Operators Association Darren Caplan highlights the vital need to boost UK runway capacity -
New UK runway consent unlikely before March 2020, RunwaysUK debate told
Airports Commission says planning policy statement will take at least a year from government decision. -
Level playing field on transport costs vital to proper assessment of airport runway options.
TfL’s Michele Dix challenges Davies Commission shortlist to plan for unprecedented growth in London. -
T2B: Heathrow’s biggest airside development opens for business
Airport shows confidence in future with a £590M scheme that includes concrete box for future transit system. -
Foster and Partners to reveal revised Thames Hub airport plan
“Never been a better time to move Heathrow” says Fosters’ Huw Thomas -
Davies’ shortlist starts battle to catch the eye of Commissioners
But spectre of Boris island still splits local opinion in west London. -
Aviation and Muddling Through
Sir Howard Davies was going to provide a strong vision for UK aviation. Instead we got the usual disappointing muddle, says Bridget Rosewell. -
Political fudge or credible contender? Boris Island seems destined for Howard Davies' shortlist
Ruling out Boris Island as a replacement for Heathrow seems increasingly unlikely