Arora Group and Bechtel lodge £25bn “Heathrow West” rival to Heathrow’s £49bn third‑runway plan

Surinder Arora’s Arora Group, with Bechtel, has formally submitted a £25 billion “Heathrow West” expansion proposal to the UK Department for Transport as a direct alternative to Heathrow Airport operator’s privately financed £49 billion third‑runway and terminal masterplan.

Discovered 2025-09-01T16:09:05.666339-07:00 | 2025-09-01T16:09:05.666339-07:00

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  • The submission creates a direct competitive choice between a £25bn privately backed alternative and Heathrow operator’s £49bn third‑runway masterplan, materially affecting which scheme the UK government may advance and the scale of future UK hub capacity.
  • Arora’s partnership with global contractor Bechtel signals a deliverability-focused bid with different cost and program assumptions, a key variable for investors, airlines and supply‑chain firms assessing future work, slots and long‑term connectivity.
  • This follows recent filings and cost updates around the Heathrow project, including rising planning costs and parallel operator proposals, which together will shape regulatory review, financing structures and project timelines (see earlier government and operator submissions).

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