Heathrow Airport's chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, announced intentions to submit proposals for a third runway this summer, emphasizing the use of UK steel and potential economic benefits. The move follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves' support for airport expansion and suggests an increase of 240,000 annual flights. However, the plan faces environmental and community opposition, and Heathrow seeks assurances on airspace modernization, planning reforms, and regulatory support from the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure the expansion can proceed without legal delays. Woldbye underscores the runway's importance for Britain's economic future.
A third runway is critical for the country's future economic success, and I confirm we will submit our plans for a third runway to government this summer.
Heathrow will seek further assurances and policy announcements, including confirmation that airspace modernization and new flight paths will be instituted.
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