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London: go-ahead for the third runway of Heathrow

London, United Kingdom - Announced today by the Transport Secretary, Geoff Hoon

The transport secretary, Geoff Hoon, gave the go-ahead to a third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow Airport today. Hoon brushed off concerns over the environmental impact of the decision to announce that a third runway should be completed around 2019/20 and will be over 2,000 m long and constructed north of, and parallel to, Heathrow's existing two runways. Mr Hoon said: "Heathrow is vital...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1098600

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