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Heathrow Third Runway Slips To Late 2030s

British Airways jet descending into Heathrow Airport
Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy
London Heathrow Airport's third runway, which was slated to open in 2035, appears to have been delayed by up to four years, based on recent comments made by officials. In November 2025, the UK government backed Heathrow's long-stalled plans for a third runway, over the rival Heathrow West bid put...
Victoria Moores

Victoria Moores joined Air Transport World as our London-based European Editor/Bureau Chief on 18 June 2012. Victoria has nearly 20 years’ aviation industry experience, spanning airline ground operations, analytical, journalism and communications roles.

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