Stansted Airport still wants growth
03.12.10
Despite dropping immediate plans to build a new runway and terminal at Stansted, the major buzzword among airport bosses is still ‘growth’, the Saffron Walden Reporter says. Although an application to build a new runway was withdrawn at the start of summer, after the new Government said it would be blocked, commercial and development director Nick Barton is still keen to put long term plans for expansion in place.
Speaking at the airport’s annual transport conference yesterday he said: ‘We must face up to the challenges and bring things forward. We must respond to the need for growth as Stansted is the only airport in the South East with room to expand. We will overcome the tough market conditions and lay the foundations for future growth.’
Mr Barton said that Stansted is meeting all of its targets on environment, transport links and noise levels set by independent watchdogs. He insisted that the airport ‘can achieve’ green aviation and expansion. He added: ‘We recognise that we cannot grow uncontrollably. There are many issues locally surrounding airport expansion. But we are committed to meeting the UK’s needs in providing extra capacity as air travel continues to grow.’
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