Heathrow kicks off third runway pre-planning design work

Heathrow Airport has approved funding to begin work on a planning application for its long-planned third runway.
The decision clears the way for detailed planning work as the airport works towards securing consent by 2029.
Heathrow said expansion remains the Government’s flagship growth scheme, unlocking billions of pounds of privately funded construction work across the supply chain while boosting airline competition and strengthening global trade links.
Despite the board backing, the air