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Correspondence from Sir Howard Davies written following the publication of the Airports Commission final report.
A statement from Airports Commission chair Sir Howard Davies on a report by Gatwick Airport.
Airports Commission announces recommendations for expanding aviation capacity.
The consultation for shortlisted options for a new runway in the south east is now closed.
An assessment of proposals for additional runway capacity at Gatwick and Heathrow airports has been published.
The Inner Thames estuary airport proposal has not been shortlisted.
Discussion paper considers role of regional airports.
Airport Commission interim report published.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The independent review concludes that there is a need for 1 additional runway to be in operation in the south east of the UK by 2030.
Surface access recommendations featured in National Infrastructure Plan.
Letter regarding surface access from Sir Howard Davies to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Airports Commission wins judicial review claim brought by Stop Stansted Expansion.
Airports Commission rejects claims made by Stop Stansted Expansion.
Discusses the progress plus arguments in favour of and against expanding airport capacity at the national level.
Airport Commission invites comments on its emerging thinking.
Geoff Muirhead steps down from his position at the Airports Commission.
A summary of short and medium term proposals and long term proposals submitted for runways and airports have been published.
Aviation noise discussion paper released.
Discussion paper Airport Operational Models published.
Expert panel created to ensure Airport Commission has access to the very best scientific and technical expertise.
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