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


The Court of Appeal has ruled that the government’s decision to allow the third runway at Heathrow was unlawful, because it did not take climate commitments into account. While Heathrow said it will challenge the decision, the government has said it will not appeal.

“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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