Sentences with phrase «airport capacity»

Take the current row over expanding airport capacity, for example.

An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations in the future — available airport capacities will be utilized better.

Other options to increase airport capacity in London and the South East include expanding facilities at existing airports, such as Manston and Southend, and building a completely new airport.

Proposals to increase airport capacity in London and the South East have attracted huge controversy, particularly the plans for a third runway at Heathrow and a new airport in the Thames Estuary.

2016 will be the make or break year for airport capacity.»

«The need for additional airport capacity in the South - East of England and the enormous growth that low - cost carriers have demonstrated in recent years gives us every confidence that London Luton Airport will continue to become ever - more attractive to both existing and new airlines.»

Business groups are also concerned that decisions on airport capacity ensure the UK remains competitive.

The Chancellor, George Osborne, in an interview in September 2012, stated: «I'm firmly in the camp of we need more airport capacity in the south - east of England, we need more runway capacity in the south - east of England.»

CIHT welcomes the publication of the Airports Commission's interim report into airport capacity and connectivity in the UK but believe short term solutions must be implemented now.

But one thing I am certain of: we need new airport capacity for London if Britain is to thrive in the 21st Century.

RAeS Head of Research, Professor Keith Hayward, looks at the choices for SE England airport capacity expansion as the Davies Commission enters the final stage ahead of publishing its recommendations next year.

The Royal Aeronautical Society has responded to Consultation 6 of the Davies Airports Commission on UK existing airport capacity.

Dr Mark Dittmer - Odell, Head of Infrastructure at the CBI, cites the «stop - start» approach to road funding and the furore over whether — and where — to build additional airport capacity as examples of political wrangling.

The Davies review is used as a figleaf to avoid talking about airport capacity in London, odd when Miliband's most high - profile contribution to the 2010 manifesto was the no third runway at Heathrow pledge.

A better understanding of these phenomena could improve flight safety and also increase airport capacity by optimizing the separation between aircraft during takeoff and landing.

The report identifies three options to improve airport capacity in the UK.

«I think it's really important we make the right decision about Britain's future airport capacity, but, as I said, do we need to make a decision in the next six months?

The review of airport capacity led by Sir Howard Davies, which reported last year, came down strongly in favour of a third runway at Heathrow.

Nobody, not even Theresa Villiers, would suggest that we curently have sufficient airport capacity.

«It will additionally make it possible to utilize airport capacities more efficiently because the system allows logistical operations to run in a significantly more structured way than before.»

The airline also recognises the vital role which London Luton can play as part of the Government's strategic intent of more effectively using airport capacity within the South East of England.

It's clear that at present London Luton Airport is not as good as it could be, and it should be positioned to play a bigger part in overall airport capacity in London and the South East.

Thirty four percent of tourism heads believe that building a third runway at Heathrow Airport is the best solution to the UK's airport capacity problems, according to a poll conducted by World Travel Market.

The constant bickering over airport capacity in London prompted Bristol airport to suggest politicians look outside the capital for solutions to the UK's aviation policy today.

«He will also share his thoughts and opinion on a number of key issues for WTM participants that he has previously been heavily involved in, including plans to expand airport capacity in the south - east of England and the High Speed rail link.»

Summarising the considerations, Lambert Dopping - Hepenstal from the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Transport Policy Panel, said: «The decision around additional airport capacity for London and the South East needs to take into account how new technologies will change the way we travel and transfer goods by air in the future, and not just look at the here and now.

CIHT welcomes the publication of the Airports Commission's interim report into airport capacity and connectivity.

Tomorrow, the Westminster Policy Institute publishes a report looking at some of the most controversial developments, including housing projects, energy installations and new airport capacity, asking how government can overcome the difficulty of getting projects approved.

Since then, the Airports Commission - which was created by the government in 2012 - has launched a number of consultations on the UK's existing airport capacity.

«Rather than encouraging money to be spent on increasing airport capacity, the government should help cut down on internal flights by making sure Britain's railways are fit for the 21st century,» he said.

They also call for their human friends to stand up and oppose the expansion of airport capacity in the UK by sending a protest email to the Secretary of State for Transport.

Airlines are investing in bigger, cleaner aircraft and demand for airport capacity has taken off.

Key points announced today included: Review of airport capacity in the South East

- And on infrastructure, how should we set priorities within rail spending, and between rail investment, trunk roads, expanding airport capacity, delivering super-fast broadband across the whole country, modernising our energy infrastructure and improving our flood defences?

So far the Coalition has ruled out a third runway at Heathrow and a new airport in the Thames Estuary as options to increase airport capacity.

The issue of airport capacity is currently being examined by the Airports Commission, chaired by Sir Howard Davies.

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The Government will be judged by some on how it solves the need for more London airport capacity and how it progresses HS2 and Trident.

The choice over where to build the additional airport capacity London needs will be one of the major challenges facing the next London Mayor.

«I believe the best solution to increasing London's airport capacity is an extra runway at Gatwick» (Source: Getty)

After listing the infrastructure projects which he believes need attention - the «antiquated» National Grid, climate change, broadband, rail and airport capacity, Balls then moved on.

The biggest infrastructure decision that the next government will take will be on whether, and where, to expand the UK's airport capacity.

With debate raging about increasing airport capacity and how to get the economy moving again, England's green and pleasant land could be at risk.

He told the Today programme: «We accept that additional airport capacity is needed and we will make a decision on where we are going on that hopefully in the summer of next year.

The Institute of Directors said: «Business leaders will be tearing their hair out at the news that, yet again, a decision on expanding the UK's airport capacity has been delayed.

We have consistently opposed a predict - and - provide approach to airport capacity.