Former transport secretary Chris Grayling was not obliged to take into account UK climate change commitments under the 2016 Paris Agreement when preparing the Airports National Policy Strategy (ANPS) for the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport, representatives of Heathrow Airports Ltd (HAL) have claimed.
Representing HAL, Lord Anderson QC told…
The country’s two biggest infrastructure projects face key court battles this month.
Heathrow Airport Ltd heads to the Supreme Court in its bid to overturn a previous court ruling which effectively ended its expansion plans. Meanwhile, on the same day, Bechtel and HS2 Ltd will appear at the Technology & Construction…
The government may provide additional support to the aviation industry as a “last resort” due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In response to a written question in the House of Commons regarding targeted support for the sector and its supply chain, MP for Witney Robert Courts described aviation as…
The proposed runway extension at Southampton Airport is now “actually needed” to ensure the airport’s survival, according to Winchester MP Steve Brine.
Plans for a 164m extension at the northern end of the runway have been opposed by environmentalists - but in the House of Commons this month, Brine highlighted the…
Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) has “wasted” money on two ongoing tunnel refurbishment schemes, the aviation regulator has ruled.
A Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) economic performance review concludes that HAL acted “inefficiently” on refurbishments of a cargo tunnel and road tunnel servicing its terminals. The cost overrun of both schemes combined is estimated…
Extending one of Heathrow Airport’s existing runways is the only feasible way left to expand the airport, expansion bidder Heathrow Hub claims.
Heathrow Hub founder Jock Lowe claims that the group’s runway extension scheme is “cheaper, greener and more sustainable” than third runway proposals put forwards by Heathrow Airports Ltd (HAL)…
Goring-by-Sea, Lancing and Cooksbridge stations can now cater for longer Southern trains following platform extensions completed as part of a £150M upgrade to Gatwick Airport station.
Built to support a new timetable, longer trains are now opening their doors. The entire station upgrade is scheduled to end in 2023. Planned upgrades…
Heathrow West’s total sunk costs associated with its airport expansion plans are expected to be a tenth of Heathrow Airport Ltd’s (HAL’s) £500M planning and construction bill, NCE can reveal.
As reported last week, HAL has been left with a £500M bill relating to planning and early construction costs. On top…
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has released CGI images of its proposed replacement terminal, showing what passengers could expect if plans are approved.
Images show the new check in hall, departures lounge and arrivals gate, which feature large glass fronted walls, high ceilings, electronic check in desks and food stalls. LBA’s plans…
Gatwick Airport has put its £180M Pier 6 expansion project on hold after passenger numbers fell by 66% in the first half of the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In its mid-year update – published today (Friday) – the business said that all revenue streams have been impacted by the…
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