Gatwick 2nd runway backed by government

UK Government Backs Second Gatwick Runway
London Gatwick’s plans to upgrade its northern taxiway to become the airport’s second runway have received conditional government approval.
Gatwick Airport’s second runway delayed by Transport Secretary
The Government has delayed a decision on a second runway at Gatwick despite its pledge to “defy eco-warriors” on the £2.2bn...
Gatwick decision delayed but government minded to approve second runway
Following Rachel Reeves’ announcement last month that confirmed the government’s support for a third runway at Heathrow, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has today said she is ‘minded to approve’ Gatwick’s plans for a second runway.
Gatwick airport expansion would 'benefit consumers even if Heathrow gets new runway'
The Civil Aviation Authority made the comments as it announced support for the West Sussex airport's proposed new commitments over the next four years
London Gatwick Airport: A four year timeline of the £2.2bn Northern Runway project
London Gatwick Airport revealed its plans to bring the Northern Runway into routine use to unlock new capacity.
Gatwick Airport second runway map as government presses for go-ahead
The Government has given its backing for a second runway to be built at London’s Gatwick Airport if the project is adjusted. The airport wants to move its northern run-off strip, which is only used for taxiing or as a back-up, by 12 metres to create an additional take-off and landing spot to create more flights and jobs.
Edinburgh Airport gives verdict as new Gatwick runway signalled for approval
Expansion plan ‘far more realistic and deliverable’ than those for Heathrow, an Edinburgh Airport spokesman has said
Gatwick Airport, Just South of London, Wins Provisional Support for Second Runway
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London
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.
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Heathrow Airport strike threat as passenger assistance workers vote on walkout
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Gatwick: Government and Planning Inspectorate have bent over backwards to keep airport's plans alive
Documents published to coincide with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander's statement reveal that, three months ago, the Planning Inspectorate rejected Gatwick's proposal on the grounds of noise, ...
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Doubling down on London: Gulf Air announces new Bahrain to Gatwick flights
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Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA
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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 ...