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Gatwick plans to build runway even if Heathrow is chosen, says development head
Gatwick Airport will continue with plans to build a second runway even if the government chooses Heathrow as the preferred location for runway expansion, its construction head has confirmed.
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
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- Theresa May's local council pledges �50k for Heathrow legal fightTheresa May's constituency council will spend �50,000 to challenge Heathrow expansion, if the government gives third runway plans the go-ahead.
- Monarch airline agrees �165m investment from GreybullUK airline Monarch settles worries over its immediate future by agreeing a �165m investment from majority shareholder Greybull Capital.
- Airbus criticises Poland for cancelling helicopter dealThe head of Airbus has criticised Poland for cancelling a planned $3.5bn military helicopter contract.
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- South African airport becomes first on continent to run fully on solar powerOther airports across country plan to adopt solar systems after successful trial period
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- Spirit AeroSystems invest £5m in Prestwick siteThe US-based aerostructure supply company, which works with Airbus and Boeing, was supported in the investment with a £450,000 Regional Selective Assistance Grant from Scottish Enterprise
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- Surge in cargo volumes backs case for third runway, says HeathrowHeathrow Airport has claimed a 6% increase in the amount of cargo it handles demonstrates the importance of building a third runway.
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- Monarch licences renewed after £165m investmentAirline’s future safe for 12 months after cash injection from Greybull Capital
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- FAA proposes fourth hazmat fine against Amazon this yearFAA has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Seattle-based Amazon for allegedly violating US hazardous materials regulations, the fourth time this year FAA has alleged the online retail giant has violated hazmat rules. read more
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- Michael O’Leary says Ryanair would provide third Dublin Airport terminal for €200mFine Gael gathering told by chief executive that DAA should not have any involvement
- Heathrow expansion boils down to battle between economy and environment. Few infrastructure issues in recent years have been as controversial as the third runway mooted for Heathrow, a point underlined by the level of inaction and flip-flopping at the top of government throughout that time.
- Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham set to get go aheadNew Civil Engineer understands that the government is poised to give the go ahead to additional runway capacity at Heathrow and Gatwick.
- Gatwick plans to build runway even if Heathrow is chosen, says development headGatwick Airport will continue with plans to build a second runway even if the government chooses Heathrow as the preferred location for runway expansion, its construction head has confirmed.
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