Gatwick airport expansion which could see 100,000 more flights 'set to go ahead'
London Gatwick Airport expansion is expected to get a green light today which would boost its capacity by 30 million more passengers a year. The UK’s second-biggest airport is expected to welcome a decision from the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander this morning to bring its emergency runway into permanent use.
UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country’s second-busiest
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London.
Minister has ‘set out path to approving’ Gatwick expansion – source
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has “set out a path to approving” Gatwick Airport’s expansion project, a Government source has said.This comes after the Planning Inspectorate initially rejected the West Sussex airport’s application to bring its emergency runway into routine use.
UK 'minded to approve' Gatwick Airport expansion but decision delayed
Britain is inclined to approve the expansion of its second largest airport Gatwick, the government said on Thursday, over objections from environmentalists and during a push on infrastructure to drive economic growth.
London Gatwick Airport expansion advances
London Gatwick Airport's plans to expand have been boosted by a UK minister's decision to support the scheme. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced she "minded to approve" the expansion if the project is adjusted.
UK to approve second runway at Gatwick airport if plans are tweaked
UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander has signalled she will approve a second runway at Gatwick within weeks if the airport makes two changes to its plans, as the government bets on the major expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growth.
Transport Secretary signals support for Gatwick expansion
Heidi Alexander said the Planning Inspectorate recommended she approves an alternative development consent order application.
Government says it is "minded to approve" Gatwick's plans for second runway
Gatwick has been given conditional approval for massive expansion plans that will create a second runway and upgrade its ...
Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury
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Mixed reactions as second Gatwick runway backed
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UK Government Backs Second Gatwick Runway
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Simon Calder: Everything you need to know about Gatwick’s second runway plans
They intend to increase traffic on what is already Europe’s busiest runway, and reconfigure the standby runway for routine use by departing aircraft.In a written parliamentary answer, she said: “Today ...
Transport minister 'not flight-shaming eco warrior'
The transport secretary has said she is "not a flight-shaming eco warrior" ahead of her decision over whether Gatwick airport ...
Transport Secretary vows to take on unions over rail strikes
Heidi Alexander says ‘sometimes the unions are wrong’ and that she ‘won’t blink’ during talks over ending industrial action ...