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UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country's second-busiest
The U.K. government gave its provisional backing Thursday to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London if certain improvements were met, including on noise reduction — a move that has been met with incredulity from environmental campaigners.
UK government 'minded to approve' expansion of Gatwick Airport
Britain is set to approve the expansion of Gatwick Airport, the government's transport minister said on Thursday, after she issued a "minded to approve" letter but said the deadline for a final decision would be extended to Oct.
Gatwick Airport set to add 100,000 extra flights annually with £2.2 billion expansion
Gatwick is the UK's second busiest airport and one of the busiest single-runway airports in the world. It is understood that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has “set out a path to approving” Gatwi
London Gatwick Airport Expansion Gains UK Backing in Growth Push
The UK gave its tentative backing to a plan to expand London’s Gatwick airport, as the Labour government insisted it can push ahead with major infrastructure projects while still meeting its environmental commitments.
Government minded to green light Gatwick expansion
The UK government is poised to approve a second runway at Gatwick, it was confirmed on Thursday, just weeks after the chancellor back a similar expansion at Heathrow.
Transport Secretary signals support for Gatwick expansion
Heidi Alexander said the Planning Inspectorate recommended she approves an alternative development consent order application.
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.
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.
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.
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Gatwick expansion ‘a milestone that could bring opportunities’
PLANS to expand Gatwick Airport have been hailed as a “significant milestone” by Ports of Jersey’s chief executive – who has ...
Gatwick expansion raises questions over Heathrow third runway, Khan says
Sir Sadiq Khan has said a second runway at Gatwick “begs the question” over the need for a third runway at Heathrow.
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Inside Gatwick Airport’s £2,200,000,000 expansion and how would it look
The Gatwick decision comes after Heathrow Airport was given the green light for its £14,000,000,000 controversial third runway expansion. Around 10-15 flights could take off per hour during peak ...
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What is Gatwick’s expansion plan and who will pay for it?
Gatwick airport’s expansion plan involves bring its emergency runway into routine use. Here the PA news agency answers 14 key questions about the project. It is mostly used for aircraft to taxi ...
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Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA
The CAA’s final proposals are based on Gatwick continuing to make progress with the expansion project. The regulator expects to set out its final decision in May or June.
Gatwick second runway decision expected
If the airport wins permission for its controversial expansion plan, construction would start almost immediately.
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Gatwick poised for expansion approval as minister says she's 'not some flight-shaming eco-warrior'
Gatwick bosses got a major hint that they could be allowed to expand airport capacity, after the Transport Secretary hit out ...