Stansted sets out growth potential
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Stansted Airport has launched a consultation on how it can make use of its single runway capacity.
A framework for growth is being established by the Essex airport to grow its passenger count to up to 45 million passengers annually.
Using its existing capacity the airport could generate another 10,000 on-site jobs and GBP4.6 billion to the economy.
A series of public exhibitions will take place near the airport in the coming two months so locals can voice their opinions.
“Stansted’s potential for sustainable growth will be of enormous value as the UK strives to develop its global connectivity to support increased trade and investment, and these issues will be central to the Airports Commission’s work as it develops its final recommendations to Government,” said Stansted’s managing director Andrew Harrison. “This plan highlights the vital role that the existing capacity of Stansted’s single runway will play over the next 10-15 years in meeting these challenges, showing how the airport can more than double the number of passengers it serves and provide greater choice and variety for passengers.”
The plans have been backed by Ryanair, easyJet and local business groups.
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