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Heathrow doesn't get a new runway
London, UK - The pollution level is too high
BAA PLC will not give to Heathrow the green light for a third new runway because of the high level of pollutants around the airport. The solution to this problem is the introduction of cleaner car and aircraft engines and since these are unlikely to be widely in use until 2016, Heathrow's expansion will be blocked for at least 10 years by the European air pollution rules. In this case Stansted airport...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 54609
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency