The UK government's decision to scrap plans for a third runway at Heathrow could damage Britain's competitiveness, expert engineers have warned.
15 Jul 2010 at 12:09 — Stanley Slaughter
Gatwick and Heathrow airports have both seen the completion of rail links in recent weeks.
13 Jul 2010 at 09:03 — Sara Turner
Transport minister Philip Hammond has said future government aviation policy will "recognize the need for restraint", despite the importance of air travel to the UK and global economy.
15 Jun 2010 at 13:18 — Sara Turner
Heathrow airport saw 320,000 passengers travel in May, a 6% drop in expected traffic.
11 Jun 2010 at 12:28 — Sara Turner
Following the new government's coalition agreement, which ruled out airport expansion in the UK in favour of high speed rail, BAA has formally cancelled its development plans.
25 May 2010 at 10:30 — Sara Turner
Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports have been shut down until 7am because of volcanic ash drifting across UK air space.
17 May 2010 at 06:50 — Martin Ferguson
As the coalition government is formed, the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives announce plans to scrap Heathrow expansion, reform APD and build high-speed rail lines.
12 May 2010 at 15:54 — Sara Turner
The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) has slammed the election manifestos of all three main political parties for "failing to meet the country's aviation needs".
14 Apr 2010 at 17:01 — Sara Turner
Opponents of the proposed third runway at Heathrow have beaten the Government at the High Court in London.
26 Mar 2010 at 13:09 — Martin Ferguson
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has put its support behind a third runway at Heathrow, saying it could benefit the UK economy by £30.7bn.
22 Feb 2010 at 16:13 — Sara Turner
