The runway expansion at Heathrow Airport is once again at the center of discussion, with new proposals now on the table. Earlier this month, Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) submitted a plan, which states it could deliver an operational third runway within the next decade at a cost of around $28.2 billion (£21 billion).

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the UK’s aviation industry contributes around $160 billion to the national economy . Heathrow says the expansion would create thousands of new jobs, add around 0.43% to the country’s GDP, and allow the airport to serve more destinations and passengers in the years ahead.

Expansion Will Boost UK GDP By 0.43% And Create Thousands Of Jobs

Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest airports and is currently ope

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