The London mayor emphasized that granting permission for a second Gatwick runway would significantly undermine the rationale for expanding Heathrow, highlighting the conflict with net zero carbon goals.
Heathrow's CEO expressed hope that a supportive signal from the new Government would facilitate investments necessary for progressing their long-delayed third runway project, previously approved in 2018.
Gatwick's proposal involves moving its existing second runway, which currently serves limited functions, 12 metres north to allow for regular departure operations, enhancing capacity amid ongoing discussions about Heathrow.
Mr. Roberts raised the point that approval of Gatwick's second runway could provide a solution to the additional capacity currently sought by Heathrow, suggesting a shift in aviation strategy.
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