Rachel Reeves has confirmed support for the expansion of Heathrow airport but a number of issues must be resolved if a third runway is to be built.
A third issue that Heathrow bosses want assurances over is airspace modernisation, to reduce the time and fuel wasted by outdated and inefficient flight routes.
The Chancellor said the Government is “inviting proposals to be brought forward by the summer” and will then “take forward a full assessment through the Airports National Policy Statement”.
If all those barriers are overcome, the next stage will be for the airport to apply for permission to go ahead with the project through a Development Consent Order (DCO).
The Civil Aviation Authority determines the cap on per passenger charges that airlines must pay to Heathrow.
