Gatwick cargo may double with expansion - airport
Cargo coming into Gatwick could double if plans for expansion are approved, the airport has said. The West Sussex airport has submitted plans to bring its northern runway, normally a taxiway, into regular use for routine flights. An increase in cargo imports could generate 35,000 new jobs and add GBP2b to the economy every year, the airport said. Last month, a group of MPs called on the government to delay its decision on the expansion until noise levels were monitored.<br/>A final decision on the expansion is expected by 27 February. If approved, the plans could bring an additional 60,000 flights per year into the airport. The additional flights could see an increase to 161,500 tonnes of cargo by 2038 – more than double levels in 2019, the airport said.<br/>
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Gatwick cargo may double with expansion - airport
Cargo coming into Gatwick could double if plans for expansion are approved, the airport has said. The West Sussex airport has submitted plans to bring its northern runway, normally a taxiway, into regular use for routine flights. An increase in cargo imports could generate 35,000 new jobs and add GBP2b to the economy every year, the airport said. Last month, a group of MPs called on the government to delay its decision on the expansion until noise levels were monitored.<br/>A final decision on the expansion is expected by 27 February. If approved, the plans could bring an additional 60,000 flights per year into the airport. The additional flights could see an increase to 161,500 tonnes of cargo by 2038 – more than double levels in 2019, the airport said.<br/>
