Airports
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Stansted and Thames Estuary re-emerge as London’s airport debate kicks off
Politicians and engineers line up against Davies recommendation to expand Heathrow in favour of developing under-exploited Stansted – and Thames Estuary still the right solution, says Boris. -
Business urges government to act to turn Davies recommendation into reality
Long awaited decision to recommend new runway at Heathrow is welcomed by business leaders but must be embraced by government to ensure that capacity comes on line swiftly -
Davies backs Heathrow for economic benefit but demands operation change
Decision to build or not will be seen by the world as a statement on whether London wishes to remain a global city, he says. -
Airports Commission to report on Wednesday
Will it be Heathrow, will it be Gatwick? It has been confirmed that the results will be out on 1 July. So you are prepared, here are the costs and implications presented by commission in its last interim report in Novemer last year. -
Independent Transport Commission underlines need for Davies airports decision
Delayed or ducked decision on expanding airport capacity in South East will have impact for the whole of the UK economy, says new ITC report. -
The UK’s next runway: only Gatwick’s expansion plan comes guaranteed
The aviation debate in the UK has now reached a critical phase. Gatwick Airport director Alastair McDermid sets out his case for investment in a new runway. -
Manston Airport's future hinges on DfT review
District council to look at reopening compulsory purchase of the airport site ahead of PwC report due at the end of the month. -
New poll demonstrates public support for runway development in the south east
Airport expansion lobby group Let Britain Fly urges rapid decision from new government in response to Davies Commission recommendations. -
UK business leaders demand action from new Government on vital airport expansion
One hundred business leaders write to Cameron to ramp pressure for post Davies Commission decision on new runway in the South East. -
Domestic flights surely don’t have to be so difficult?
Joining up the nation is vital but are there creative minds capable of simplifying the process of domestic flight? Gerry O'Brien throws down the gauntlet.