FTA describes Heathrow Airport decision as “a blow to the economy”

“This decision is a blow to the economy,” said Alex Veitch, Head of Multimodal Policy at FTA. “However, planning consent for a third runway at Heathrow Airport has always been contingent upon meeting climate obligations, and with the rapid improvements in aviation fuel and engine technology we are confident that Heathrow will be able to demonstrate that this challenge can be met.

“Now more than ever, the UK needs world-class global gateways. Heathrow Airport accounts for 40% of the UK’s non-EU trade by value but has been operating at peak capacity for freight for many years; expansion is long overdue.”

Select the following link to read about the FTA Air Policy Round Table, where sustainability in aviation was one of the topics discussed. 

★www.fta.co.uk/heathrow

Published On: 01/04/2020 10:38:41

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