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The Heathrow third runway debate
There won't be a final decision on Britain's long-term aviation strategy until after the 2015 general election - but a national debate is already underway. A third runway at Heathrow is just one of many in this complex area of policy: extra capacity at other airports can be expanded; an extra runway could be constructed elsewhere in the south-east; and the regional airports are keen to have their say too. With the UK falling behind its competitors but needing to take environmental considerations into account, there's all to play for.
Feature: Britain's elusive aviation strategy
Once apparently grounded for good, the Heathrow third runway debate is now encountering a severe - and prolonged - period of political turbulence.
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Comment: Time to get serious about Heathrow
It's first step toward a proper aviation strategy.
Comment: West London will fight expansion
Lobbyists wined & dined to get Heathrow considered
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Snub for Boris as MPs back Heathrow expansion
An influential Commons committee has slapped down the idea of building any new airports in London, in a move which will spark anger in City Hall.
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Serious doubts were raised on the financial viability of building a new hub airport in London today, after an influential committee of MPs said it would require an injection of taxpayer funds.
Boris: Cameron's Heathrow policy is 'toxic and disastrous'
The coalition's decision to kick airport expansion into the long grass until the next election is "toxic and disastrous", Boris Johnson said today.
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IET: Government aviation policy is in a silo and too short-term
With global aviation traffic set to soar by up to 16 billion passengers by 2050, the Government urgently needs a long-term aviation policy, which effectively integrates with other transport systems such as rail.
IET: Heathrow targets real-time data and smart technology to become more resilient and efficient
Heathrow Airport is focusing on investment in real-time data and systems and smart technologies to overcome the daily challenges it faces as the world’s busiest airport, according to Philip Langsdale, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology at Heathrow Airport.
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Bristol airport: Give us the runway instead
The constant bickering over airport capacity in London prompted Bristol airport to suggest politicians look outside the capital for solutions to the UK's aviation policy today.
Comment: MPs either don't understand – or care about - science
Heathrow and the badger cull suggest government and MPs remain entirely uninterested in science.
Govt adviser wants four runways at Heathrow
Heathrow should double its capacity by becoming a four-runway airport, a government adviser has proposed.
Boris: Aviation policy leading to economic catastrophe
Boris Johnson has again attacked the government's handling of the disputed third runway at Heathrow, claiming the UK is on track for "economic catastrophe" as a result.
Comment: The people of west London will fight Heathrow expansion
Industry lobbyists have wined and dined until an unacceptable expansion of Heathrow is back on the table.
Comment: Time to get serious about Heathrow
A third runway at Heathrow would the first step toward a proper aviation strategy.
Boris denies 'cloud cuckoo land' plot against PM
Reports that Boris Johnson might challenge David Cameron by returning to the Commons have been dismissed as "cloud cuckoo land".
Into the long grass: Heathrow third runway decision deferred
The coalition government will not make a final decision on the Heathrow third runway question before the 2015 general election, it has been confirmed.
Reshuffle aftermath: Right-wingers welcomed to Cabinet
David Cameron's new Cabinet will meet today, amid accusations that the government has swung decisively to the right.
Comment: Dithering Britain will leave the runway debate grounded
Look at us - we're at it again. Just a few weeks ago the Olympics opening ceremony summed up Britain's history by portraying our green and pleasant land being paved over with industrialised concrete. Now the tensions it embodied have arrived in parliament.
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Tory MP threatens by-election over Heathrow runway
A Tory MP has threatened to trigger another by-election in a marginal seat if the government reneges on its promise to oppose a third runway at Heathrow.
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