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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.
Government updates Parliament on airport capacity
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Updates on progress being made to address Airports Commission recommendations around making the most of existing airport capacity.
How the Department for Transport is supporting the travel and tourism industry.
Discussion paper considers role of regional airports.
Secretary of State for Transport tours the new facilities at fast-growing airport.
Patrick McLoughlin argues that a "no" vote in September’s referendum will secure transport benefits for Scotland.
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.
Second stage consultation on night flying restrictions for the major London airports announced.
Discusses the importance of aviation and future aviation plans.
Operations freedom trial reports have been released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL).
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 thanked by Department for Transport for his work at the Airports Commission.
Geoff Muirhead steps down from his position at the Airports Commission.
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