South China Morning Post
• Agence France-Presse
Rival Heathrow submissions promise third runway by 2035, operator touts £49bn private funding
Heathrow’s operator and the UK government have each submitted competing masterplans for a third runway slated to open in 2035, featuring different runway lengths and supporting terminal expansions. The airport’s privately financed £49bn scheme claims to unlock £21bn in investment, while the government-backed plan awaits final approvals.
