Project includes a new terminal but not another runway and will see passenger capacity almost double to 32mn
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backing
Sir Tim Clark says higher landing fees to fund the project could prompt legal challenges
Thomas Woldbye confident government is committed to making controversial project happen
The expansion would be the largest private investment programme into the London airport
Government’s models suggest Sustainable Aviation Fuel will take years to make significant impact
Chancellor also vows bat tunnels will not be used in UK infrastructure projects as she defends new growth measures
Totemic infrastructure project set for significant hurdles even after political green light
A shovel is yet to hit the ground despite efforts to expand the hub dating back decades — and the barriers remain huge
Boss of hub calls timetable for expansion ‘a(chǎn)mbitious, but not undoable’
Scale and cost of construction could pose bigger barriers than political opposition
Labour chancellor argues airport expansion will boost economic growth
Chancellor set to confirm her support for UK’s largest airport having a third runway
Government could also give the go-ahead to development of Luton to allow more passengers
French private equity group Ardian says groups it invests in need to have a ‘growth plan’
Several ministers, including Ed Miliband, are opposed to airport’s expansion
Airport’s highest-ever passenger numbers leave it operating close to capacity
Controversial proposals for airport expansion would have to meet four tests, including on climate
Former Copenhagen airport head will need to smooth relations with airlines and make a decision on a third runway
Focus on cheaper improvements rather than third runway being considered as new chief launches review
A new chief executive and a boom in travel could resurrect the stalled project. But rising costs and environmental concerns stand in the way
Proposal rejected by Newham council over climate and noise pollution concerns
Appeals court gives green light for The Hague to curb air traffic at Schiphol on environmental grounds
Virgin and BA seek larger cut to charges while UK hub claims regulator’s decision will hit investment
Willie Walsh urges airport to avoid a repeat of this summer’s security and waiting chaos
