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Economic growth for the UK and net zero aren't competing ambitions. Heathrow expansion has to deliver both. That means a third runway can only proceed if Heathrow meets the environmental requirements set through the planning process on carbon. But we're not waiting for expansion to act: our #SAF incentive cut more than 600,000 tonnes of carbon in 2025 and we are aiming for up to 5.6% of fuel used at Heathrow in 2026 to be SAF. Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye confirmed to MPs today at the Transport Select Committee that “SAF is a proven technology… it works. We need much more of it.” SAF is one of the industry’s decarbonisation levers, alongside more efficient aircraft & airspace, and greenhouse gas removals. With the right policies and partnership between Government and industry, we can accelerate aviation's decarbonisation while protecting the economic and social benefits that connectivity brings to the UK. Learn more about Heathrow’s carbon strategy ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6vGA9pK

A stronger UK hub would mean better connections for regions and nations across the UK. ✈️🌍 Heathrow’s domestic routes already support nearly £1.2bn in tourism spending and open doors for British businesses to export to the world. But with Heathrow at capacity, there’s limited opportunity to grow those connections further.   As Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye told MPs at today’s Transport Select Committee hearing, “As a hub, we are depending on feed from not only international airports, but also local airports, so it’s in the interest of both the airlines and the airport to have those connections coming from domestic airports.”   That’s why expansion matters. Additional capacity at Heathrow could create new opportunities for regional airports and connect more parts of the UK into the 230 destinations served by the nation’s only hub airport.   As Thomas put it: “We work with the regional airports and we are complementary to them, and additional capacity at Heathrow will mean additional opportunity for the regional airports.”   Independent analysis from Frontier Economics estimates new domestic routes could support an additional £335m in annual gross tourism spend. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eg9wHaky   #UKGatewayToGrowth #DomesticConnectivity #HeathrowExpansion

What a line-up! 🎤 Business leaders, Heathrow decision-makers and industry experts are coming together in Liverpool for the Heathrow Business Summit North West & North Wales on 22 October.   Hear from the people shaping infrastructure, procurement, future business opportunities, and driving regional growth including:   ✨ Nigel Milton, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Heathrow ✨ Sophie Chapman, Integration and Sponsorship Director at Heathrow ✨ Sarah Bailey Executive Officer at West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce ✨ Jeremy March, Construction Operations Director - Infrastructure, Civil and Build at Mace ✨ Emma Holt, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Manchester Chamber, UK of Commerce ✨ Frank Mckenna, Chief Executive & Group Chairman at Downtown in Business Ltd ✨ Marta Ayling, Head of Infrastructure Procurement at Heathrow ✨ Darren Grantham Regional Membership Manager for Make UK ✨ Paul Cherpeau, Chief Executive Officer at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce ✨ David Beare, Global Advisory Lead at Mott MacDonald ✨ Professor Anne Nortcliffe FInstMC FIET FWES CEng SFHEA, Dean of Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering and Professor of Inclusive Engineering and Technology at Wrexham University ✨ Jonathan Parker, Business Development Manager at Fort Vale Engineering Limited ✨ Simon Brierley, Chief Executive Officer at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce ✨ Isabelle Liu, Supply Chain Manager at Heathrow ✨ Andy Gent, Managing Director at Universal Matter Inc. ✨ Christine Fare, Director of Faremaxpro & ESG Assessors ✨ Paul Doherty, Procurement Director at Heathrow ✨ Damian Waters, Commercial Director of CBI (Confederation of British Industry) ✨ Susan Randall, Sustainable Solutions Advisor at Rype Office  ✨ Andy Sole, Director (Strategic Development) at atg airports   But the Summit isn't just about who's on stage. It's your chance to get in the room with Heathrow buyers, build new connections and explore future business opportunities.   📅 22 October 2026 📍 Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool ⏰ 09:00-16:30 Register your interest ➡️ heathrow@oddityevents.com   #HeathrowBusinessNW #NorthWest #NorthWales #Liverpool

How do you upgrade one of the UK's busiest motorways, the #M25, without bringing traffic to a standstill? That's one of the questions we hear most often about Heathrow expansion. The answer is surprisingly simple: Build the new section of the M25 away from the existing motorway, then switch traffic across when it's ready.   Heathrow's plans would see a brand-new tunnel and bridges constructed 130 metres west of the current M25, allowing most of the work to happen offline and separate from day-to-day traffic. Rather than years of major disruption, traffic would transfer to the new route through carefully planned overnight closures.   The result?   ✅ A wider, safer stretch of the M25 at one of its busiest junctions ✅ Minimal disruption during construction ✅ A major upgrade to national infrastructure, 100% privately financed by Heathrow   We've also looked extensively at alternatives. Options such as building over the M4 spur were assessed but would require significantly more demolition in local communities, and create greater disruption for both road and rail users during construction.   Building airport infrastructure over major roads isn't unprecedented. It's already been successfully delivered at airports including Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle.   The debate about expansion should be based on the facts. When it comes to the M25, Heathrow has a deliverable plan that improves one of the UK's most important transport corridors while keeping Britain moving.    ⬇️ Watch the video below to see how the new M25 alignment would be delivered. #HeathrowExpansion #M25 #Infrastructure #Transport #EconomicGrowth #Aviation #UKInfrastructure #HeathrowAirport #NationalHighways

How can Heathrow expansion help tackle youth unemployment and open doors?   Lord David Blunkett joined Times Radio to discuss the Heathrow Infrastructure Skills Council, which held its inaugural meeting today in Birmingham to examine how major infrastructure can help tackle Britain's #NEET crisis.   At a time when nearly one million young people are not in education, employment or training, the Council will hear directly from local employers, colleges, training providers and young people about how Heathrow expansion and other infrastructure projects can maximise opportunities for young people across the UK.   Because Heathrow expansion isn't just about a new runway. It's about creating thousands of routes into work and building a skills legacy that benefits communities across the UK. Find out more about how Heathrow expansion could support local communities ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4_Zj6Qx

Heathrow expansion is about more than building infrastructure. It is about opening doors: to careers, local businesses, supply chain opportunities, new possibilities for future generations, and unlocking over 108,000 jobs.  📽️⬇️ Hear from the people and partners who will help turn these opportunities into reality, and help invest in the local community for generations to come. Read more about how we’re bringing expansion opportunities to our neighbouring boroughs through our Economic Development Framework ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etqNWd8E With thanks to our apprentices Santiago Tabima and Tori Plowman, Saimmah Ali and Nilesh Keshwala from the Shaw Trust, Liam Plumridge from HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges), Vicky Hutchinson from AtkinsRéalis, Stephen Milton from Mace, Paul Cole from Inventrite, Paul Doherty from Heathrow, Nikki Burns from FSB UK, and Amar Nota from the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce.

September traffic figures demonstrate continued strong demand at Heathrow:   🌍 Almost 7.2 million passengers travelled through Heathrow and nearly 1.4 million of those were transfer passengers, highlighting the importance of our hub network in connecting UK regions with destinations around the world. 📦 Cargo volumes grew 5% in September year-on-year, underlining Heathrow's role as the UK's largest port by value.  ✈️Demand for Heathrow continues to exceed available capacity, with more than 40 airlines seeking access to Heathrow.   At the same time, support for expansion as a critical national infrastructure project continues to grow:   ✅ Trade unions, business groups, regional airports, airlines, investors and an increasing number of politicians back the project ✅ Government analysis has confirmed expansion can be delivered within the UK's net zero commitments ✅ 68% of local residents support progressing expansion plans   Expansion would unlock:   ➡️ More than 100,000 jobs ➡️ £33 billion of private investment ➡️ 5,000 apprenticeships ➡️ 50% more cargo capacity for British exporters   As Parliament considers the future of Heathrow expansion, the opportunity to strengthen the UK's global connections, drive investment and support growth across every nation and region has never been clearer.   Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Heathrow, said: "There is now a clear path forward. The private investment is available, the benefits are well understood and the Government has confirmed expansion can be delivered within net zero targets. After decades of discussion, Parliament now has the opportunity to unlock a project that can deliver lasting benefits for generations to come. We are ready to deliver it."   Read the full statement and find out more: https://lnkd.in/edZ9W2EA

75 bags of litter collected. 87 volunteering hours contributed. Three LONDON IN BLOOM awards achieved. 🎉   Over the summer, Heathrow Rangers and colleague volunteers contributed 87 volunteering hours as part of Heathrow's Giving Back programme, working alongside the Harmondsworth Allotment & Horticultural Association and local residents to enhance community green spaces through pruning, planting, painting, litter-picking and improvement projects.   Their efforts helped secure three awards at this autumn's London in Bloom Awards, which celebrate the communities helping to make London greener, healthier and more sustainable:   🏅 Gold – Health and Wellbeing 🏅 Silver Gilt – Best Small Village 🏅 Silver Gilt – Churchyard of the Year   We're proud to support community-led projects that help create greener, healthier and more welcoming places for everyone. Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic achievement!   Find out more about the Heathrow Giving Back programme ➡️https://lnkd.in/ec9fDayp

Digital transformation at airports isn't necessarily about introducing more technology. It's about making better use of what already exists. Really interesting insight from Steve Armitage, Head of Technology, Design & Innovation at Heathrow Airport, on how they're approaching this challenge. What stood out to me, particularly from a supplier perspective, is the emphasis on trusted data, interoperability and moving beyond isolated technology pilots to measurable operational improvements. It's a useful reminder that suppliers need to demonstrate not just what their technology can do, but how it fits into the wider airport operation. Steve will be exploring these challenges further at the International Airport Summit in Rome next month. Well worth a read 👇 International Airport Review