Heathrow's £33bn 3rd runway plan chosen by government
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Britain selected Heathrow Airport's plan to build a new runway on Tuesday, as the government pushes ahead with the country's most controversial infrastructure project as part of its drive for growth.
Heathrow’s $43 billion third runway project is backed by the UK government, but must meet strict climate targets to proceed. The expansion would nearly double passenger capacity, but faces scrutiny over whether technological and fuel improvements can deliver required emissions cuts.
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Heathrow's £49 billion third runway expansion plan sparks major row as Sadiq Khan leads opposition to proposals
Heathrow has delivered to Government a £49 billion plan for expansion of the airport that will see it build a third runway and create a new tunnel for the M25. The formal submission follows decades of delay and is certain to trigger a huge legal and ...
Heathrow Airport has revealed details of its plan to expand and modernise the airport at a cost of £49bn. Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Heathrow Airport, said expansion was "urgent" as the airport was currently working at capacity, "to the detriment of trade and ...