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- Heathrow reveals expansion 'masterplan'Plans for a third runway, as well as new terminals to be built in phases, go out to public consultation.
The Telegraph
- Heathrow reveals 'masterplan' as it launches public consultation over expansionHeathrow Airport is urging people to take part in a consultation about its expansion as bosses reveal their "preferred masterplan".
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- Consultation on Heathrow's expansion 'masterplan'A consultation has been launched on the "preferred masterplan" for Heathrow Airport's expansion.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow Airport launches consultation on third runway plansHeathrow Airport has launched a consultation on its expansion plans.
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- Airbus highlights from the first day of Paris Air ShowThe headline included the launch of the long range A321XLR and
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- Heathrow launches consultation on expansion planHeathrow Airport Ltd has launched a 12-week statutory consultation on its plans to expand the airport.
Aviation Industry
- Federal judge orders American Airlines mechanics to end work slowdownA federal judge in Northern Texas has issued a temporary restraining order instructing the unions representing American Airlines mechanics to end their support for an alleged work slowdown that the Dallas/Fort Worth-based carrier claims has resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations since February.
- PARIS 2019 BLOG: A quiet opening to what could be a quiet weekThe Paris Air Show has opened with no surprises and relatively few new airliner orders. This will likely be the pattern for the week.
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- Heathrow reveals masterplan for expansion with launch of its largest consultationToday, Heathrow launches its 12-week statutory consultation on expansion, the latest milestone in delivering this critical national infrastructure project, as the preferred masterplan for the project is unveiled.
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