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Brexit may delay third runway, warns Heathrow chief
Airport chief exec John Holland-Kaye voices concerns that post-Brexit government may halt the development
Tory plans to sell off rail networks could cost taxpayer £10billion in a decade
The Government wants Network Rail to sell off parts of the national railway system
Transport companies to take hit from Brexit
Shares in Britain’s biggest transport firms took an extra hammering today as the City warned that aviation, rail, bus and logistics companies will struggle with “stranded assets they are unable to move out of the UK”.
Investment fears in East Anglia as Brexit vote sinks in
Plans for major government investment in the East of England could be hit by the decision to withdraw from the European Union, Suffolk MP Ben Gummer has warned.
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BBC News
- Brexit fallout 'cast doubts on Heathrow runway expansion'Brexit "must cast doubts" on whether Heathrow Airport will get a third runway, the chairman of the anti-expansion group Hacan has said.
- Passengers evacuate from American Airlines plane at Heathrow over 'smoke'Passengers use an emergency slide to evacuate an American Airlines plane at Heathrow Airport after a
ITV News
- EU Referendum result could delay runway decisionThere's a warning the Brexit vote could delay a decision on expansion at Gatwick Airport. Campaigners say the Prime Minister's resignation may well stall plans to make an announcement early next month.
Financial Times
- Indian flight reforms face uphill battleGovernment efforts to open up air travel to the masses fail to address underlying problems
- Brexit means uncertain future for infrastructure projectsCampaigners against a third runway at Heathrow said the rise of Boris Johnson, who was opposed to the scheme, could scupper it. “Brexit must cast doubts on whether a third runway at Heathrow will ever be given the green light,” said John Stewart ...
The Guardian
- Brexit may delay third runway, warns Heathrow chiefAirport chief exec John Holland-Kaye voices concerns that post-Brexit government may halt the development
- Passengers evacuated from plane at Heathrow following technical issueAirport fire crews sent to American Airlines plane as passengers disembark via emergency slide
The Independent
- American Airlines flight evacuated at Heathrow as smoke fills cabinPassengers have been forced to evacuate an American Airlines flight at Heathrow Airport after smoke filled the cabin.
- Brexit means David Cameron's legacy could be a third runway at HeathrowThe Prime Minister and George Osborne see the runway choice as theirs to take – they may announce a decision ahead of the Tory leadership contest
Times Online
- Decide on runway now, Cameron is urged [Subscription]David Cameron has been urged to make a swift decision on a new runway in the southeast amid fears over a collapse in economic confidence triggered by the Brexit vote.
- BA fails to fly under the radar with warning [Subscription]The owner of British Airways warned yesterday that its profits would be hit directly by the referendum decision to withdraw from the European Union.
- Heathrow runway and nuclear site left in doubt by EU fallout [Subscription]Two of Britain’s biggest infrastructure projects — a third runway at Heathrow and an £18bn nuclear power plant in Somerset — have been thrown into serious doubt by the decision to leave the EU.
City AM
- Over 50 business leaders have called for an "urgent" decision on airport expansion almost exactly a year after an official report lent its support to a new Heathrow runwayOver 50 business leaders have called on the government to urgently make a decision on expansion of capacity at London's airports, a year after an official report backed a new runway at Heathrow.
Mail Online
- American Airlines passengers evacuated at Heathrow Airport The incident happened at 12.30pm at Heathrow Airport, with around a dozen people having to use the emergency slides to get out of the plane. Smoke could be seen coming from the plane.
Belfast Telegraph
- Heathrow boss says third runway will help British economy in face of BrexitThe boss of Heathrow has claimed that the result of the EU referendum has strengthened the case for expansion at the airport.
London Evening Standard
- How Brexit will affect British tourists travelling to EuropeTravel expert Simon Calder explains how Britain leaving the European Union will affect travel
Northern Echo
- 'Our airport can still soar' says chairman THE man in charge of Durham Tees Valley Airport insists it has a long term future.
Wales Online
- Airport expansion plans 'up in the air' following Brexit voteThe fallout of the EU referendum could delay a decision on airport expansion in south-east England, campaigners have said.
Other Regional Press
- Q&A with Durham Tees Valley Airport boss on holiday flights, housing and 'facing reality'Peel Airport chairman answers questions raised regularly by Gazette readers on new destinations, a London flight and the truth behind site's future
- Community group voice concerns over Edinburgh Airport consultation Edinburgh Airport recently announced a consultation period over changes to flight paths promising to go further, however one community group believes the airport has gone far enough
Construction Enquirer
- Brexit leaves Heathrow third runway in the airFears are growing that the Brexit vote will delay or even scupper any plan of building a third runway at Heathrow.
Transportxtra
- Will Cameron approve Heathrow expansion before anti-third runway PM takes helm?There is frenzied speculation in the media as to whether the resignation of David Cameron following his failed campaign to keep the U.K in the European Union spells the end for the expansion of Heathrow Airport, HS2 and other infrastructure projects.
Other News Sources
- Britain air passengers to be 3-5% lower by 2020 due to Brexit effect , says IATAWith Britain voting to leave the EU, the number of British air passengers could be 3-5 per cent lower by 2020, driven by the expected downturn in economic activity and the fall in the sterling exchange rate, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Saturday.
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