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Britain’s aviation regulator has proposed allowing Heathrow Airport to recover up to USD 433 million in early expansion-related costs. The move is aimed at supporting planning and design work as the airport prepares for a proposed third runway. The regulator believes early cost recovery is necessary to ensure timely project delivery while maintaining consumer safeguards. The proposal is currently under consultation, with a final decision expected in the coming months. The development comes as Heathrow faces capacity constraints and rising competition from other major European airports.
Britain’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority, has proposed permitting Heathrow Airport to recover up to USD 433 million in early-stage costs linked to its expansion plans. The proposal is part of a broader effort to support infrastructure upgrades while maintaining regulatory oversight during the initial phases. Advertisement
The regulator indicated that allowing recovery of efficiently incurred costs during 2025 and 2026 would help fund critical planning and design activities. It noted that a structured regulatory framework for early cost recovery is essential to ensure timely execution of expansion and to enable passengers to benefit sooner from increased capacity.
The move aligns with the UK government’s long-standing support for expanding Heathrow, including plans to develop a new northwest runway. The airport is working towards submitting a formal application for this project by 2029, which is expected to significantly enhance capacity at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.
The proposal also comes at a time when Heathrow continues to face capacity constraints. Limited runway slots have restricted its ability to respond to shifts in global aviation demand. This has affected its growth compared to other European airports.
Leadership at Heathrow has previously highlighted these concerns. Chief executive Thomas Woldbye had indicated that the airport risks being overtaken by Istanbul Airport as Europe’s busiest airport, citing the difference in runway capacity, with Heathrow operating two runways compared to Istanbul’s five.
The regulator’s draft proposal remains open for consultation until May 18, after which a final decision is expected in July. Stakeholder feedback during this period will play a key role in shaping the final framework.
Source Reuters
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