The Government consultation on its draft aviation strategy, published today (1), gives no hope to the backers of a third runway at Heathrow, according to campaign group HACAN. Continue reading “Aviation consultation document gives no hope for backers of Heathrow Third Runway”
Category: Press releases
HACAN welcomes Willie Walsh’s recognition that a 3rd runway at Heathrow is off the agenda
HACAN, representing residents under the Heathrow flights, has welcomed the recognition by British Airways chief Willie Walsh that a third runway is off the agenda at Heathrow. Continue reading “HACAN welcomes Willie Walsh’s recognition that a 3rd runway at Heathrow is off the agenda”
‘Operational Freedoms’ trials to be extended by six months. Surprise change to night flights.
Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers has agreed to significant changes to the second phase of operational trials at Heathrow (1). The trials, due to begin on 1st July, will be extended by six months. Continue reading “‘Operational Freedoms’ trials to be extended by six months. Surprise change to night flights.”
Frankfurt Campaigners win Night Flight Ban
I suspect this ruling has brought a Heathrow night flight ban a step closer; Continue reading “Frankfurt Campaigners win Night Flight Ban”
Jury still out on Heathrow operational freedom trials
An average of 23 aircraft landed on the ‘wrong’ runway each day during the first two months of the ‘operational freedom’ trials at Heathrow (1). Continue reading “Jury still out on Heathrow operational freedom trials”
BAA “fighting yesterday’s battles with the day before’s arguments” in an attempt to revive Heathrow Third Runway
Tomorrow (March 6th) BAA is expected to release a report it commissioned from Oxford Economics which will argue that the UK risks losing trade and inward investment if Heathrow does not expand. Continue reading “BAA “fighting yesterday’s battles with the day before’s arguments” in an attempt to revive Heathrow Third Runway”
London: too dirty for business?
‘London has got to clean up its act if its wants remain the top business city’. Continue reading “London: too dirty for business?”
Cameron announces Thames Estuary Airport Study
HACAN: “The question is not whether new capacity is required but whether we are making the most intelligent use of existing capacity.” Continue reading “Cameron announces Thames Estuary Airport Study”
CAA Report: 28% of people in Europe affected by aircraft noise live under the Heathrow flight paths
A major new report (1) published yesterday by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveals that 28% of the people in Europe affected by aircraft noise live under the Heathrow flight paths. Continue reading “CAA Report: 28% of people in Europe affected by aircraft noise live under the Heathrow flight paths”
AIRLINES MUST TAKE FAIR SHARE OF FUEL TAX BURDEN
In a letter to the Chancellor in advance of the Pre Budget Report, AirportWatch has pointed out that those who travel by air have it easy compared to those who travel by car:- Continue reading “AIRLINES MUST TAKE FAIR SHARE OF FUEL TAX BURDEN”