The long-awaited decision has however caused divisions within the government itself, with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Justine Greening against the plans.
A final decision will not be made until late next year, as the decision now goes into a period of consultation before being voted on.
Paul Fairbairn the divisional director of aviation at Mott McDonald who has been involved in managing expansion at Heathrow explains why he believes a third runway will be an advantage
IN: the challenge for Heathrow …
OUT: those routes viable
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Paul Fairbairn the divisional director of aviation at Mott McDonald explains why Heathrow has advantages of Gatwick.
IN: There is a case for expanding gatwick
OUT: as a Heathrow one
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Chris Tarry an aviation analyst at CTAIRA explains why it has taken so long to reach this decision.
IN: The reality is
OUT: the main reason for the delay
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Chris Tarry an aviation analyst at CTAIRA addresses concerns that a third runway at Heathrow may take too long to build
IN: in terms of infrastructure
OUT: planning that too
DUR: 31 seconds
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