TODAY (Monday 22 September 2025), AirportsUK, the trade body for UK airports, has welcomed the government’s decision to approve plans to bring Gatwick Airport’s northern runway into use.
Commenting on this decision, Karen Dee, chief executive of AirportsUK, said:
“We welcome the approval of Gatwick Airport’s plans to bring its Northern Runway into use by the transport secretary.
“This represents £2.2bn of private investment that will create 14,000 jobs and contribute £1bn annually to the region’s economy
“UK airports already contribute £1bn a week in gross value added, support nearly 1m jobs, and facilitate almost £100bn in trade through air freight.
“Expanding capacity at our airports, which will take place in accordance with the sector’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation by 2050, will support economic growth.
“There is still a lot of work to be done, however, and we will continue to engage on behalf of all UK airports to deliver the growth we need.”
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