Third runway at Heathrow cleared for takeoff by ministers

Jimbuna · 10-25-16, 12:05 PM

At long last an initial decision has been taken and the consultation, planning, then no doubt the legal objections can commence.

A couple of facts I learned today was 1) Heathrow is the busiest two-runway airport in the world (other airports have three or four, Schiphol actually has six) and 2) Gatwick is the busiest one-runway runway in the world (actually has two but one is never used unless the first runway is put out of commission for repairs etc.).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37760187

AVGWarhawk · 10-25-16, 12:41 PM

Good news for air cargo that flies into Heathrow!

Jimbuna · 10-25-16, 12:51 PM

Yeah and currently 31% of UK exports go via Heathrow.

AVGWarhawk · 10-25-16, 01:13 PM

Yes sir. We fly cargo into Heathrow daily. Some deliver locally. Others pass on through to points beyond.

Gerald · 06-09-18, 08:48 AM

Quote:

LONDON (Reuters - An expanded Heathrow’s value to the rest of the UK is hazy. Europe’s busiest airport looks set to build a 14 billion pound runway after getting the thumbs-ups from cabinet ministers on Tuesday. Plans to defuse some of the scheme’s more controversial points look harder to fulfil.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-b...-idUSKCN1J224U

A good idea to expand as there is a strong need.

Jimbuna · 06-10-18, 06:04 AM

^ Yet another thread merge.

STEED · 06-10-18, 06:33 AM

Too little to late, they have been pushing for this since around the 1970's. The time its comes on line the pressure for another runway will start, better start now campaigning.

Skybird · 06-10-18, 06:42 AM

Too little too late? ^ Want to trade Heathrow for BER Schönefeld...? You will learn about a whole new dimension in misplanning and mismanagement. Conmpared to the planning disaster at Berlin Airport, any other big construction project in Europe facing some problems looks like peanuts only.

That BER will be dismantled completely and rebuild from scratch now looks like a realistic scenario.

Jimbuna · 06-10-18, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Too little too late? ^ Want to trade Heathrow for BER Schönefeld...? You will learn about a whole new dimension in misplanning and mismanagement. Conmpared to the planning disaster at Berlin Airport, any other big construction project in Europe facing some problems looks like peanuts only.

That BER will be dismantled completely and rebuild from scratch now looks like a realistic scenario.

Precisely, on all counts

10-25-16, 12:05 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Third runway at Heathrow cleared for takeoff by ministers At long last an initial decision has been taken and the consultation, planning, then no doubt the legal objections can commence. A couple of facts I learned today was 1) Heathrow is the busiest two-runway airport in the world (other airports have three or four, Schiphol actually has six) and 2) Gatwick is the busiest one-runway runway in the world (actually has two but one is never used unless the first runway is put out of commission for repairs etc.). http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37760187 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-25-16, 12:41 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Good news for air cargo that flies into Heathrow! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-25-16, 12:51 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yeah and currently 31% of UK exports go via Heathrow. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-25-16, 01:13 PM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yes sir. We fly cargo into Heathrow daily. Some deliver locally. Others pass on through to points beyond. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

06-10-18, 06:04 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Yet another thread merge. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-10-18, 06:33 AM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Too little to late, they have been pushing for this since around the 1970's. The time its comes on line the pressure for another runway will start, better start now campaigning. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-10-18, 06:42 AM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Too little too late? ^ Want to trade Heathrow for BER Schönefeld...? You will learn about a whole new dimension in misplanning and mismanagement. Conmpared to the planning disaster at Berlin Airport, any other big construction project in Europe facing some problems looks like peanuts only. That BER will be dismantled completely and rebuild from scratch now looks like a realistic scenario. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.