- Gatwick Airport's second runway can now be brought into full
use after the High Court dismissed a legal challenge against the
expansion project, bringing years of uncertainty to an end.
- Expansion will create 14,000 new jobs
across the region and deliver an additional £1 billion in
economic benefits every year, helping to drive growth
across the South East and beyond through Gatwick's national
supply chain.
- First flights to take off from the extended Northern Runway
from 2030, which will mean 100,000 additional flights each year
massively expanding on the 200+ destinations currently offered to
give passengers more choice, and boosting competition to drive
down fares.
- The Government remains committed to improving sustainability
in aviation, with any expansion project including a third runway
at Heathrow required to meet strict conditions on air quality,
carbon emissions and noise.
- That's why the Government has just announced £219m to boost
production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK, as well
as £43 million to drive
forward hydrogen-powered and electric flight, to make the
UK a leader in greener flight.
- The High Court has also today refused permission for the
campaign group to appeal.
, Transport Secretary,
said:
This is a major milestone for Gatwick for local communities,
with expansion unlocking investment and creating thousands of new
jobs.
Around 13 million more passengers and 100,000 more flights will
give holidaymakers greater choice and strengthen global links to
help make the UK one of the most attractive places in the world
to invest.
We'll back expansion that supports growth and our climate goals.
To drive forward sustainable change, we're also investing over
£219m for green fuel production to cut emissions from flying and
secure the future of aviation.
