Lobbying going on for Birmingham Airport ahead of 2012 aviation policy consultation
a priority when the policy is announced, and they want policy to let Birmingham
to take pressure off Heathrow. Birmingham C of C and the airport are already
starting to build up pressure and the PR for the airport to influence government
thinking before the next aviation policy consultation in 2012. There will be much
more of this sort of thing in coming months ….
the major winners when a new draft policy on aviation policy is published next
March.
policy body, the West Midlands Business Transport Group, have demanded that Birmingham
Airport is made a priority when the policy is announced.
by the aviation policy, which is meant to provide the framework for a sustainable
strategy which will last the UK for decades to come.
are adopted, future aviation policy will support the growth of Birmingham Airport,
which will put it in a position to take some of the pressure from London’s crowded
airports, particularly Heathrow.
permission to build a third runway, Birmingham Airport had emerged as a strong
contender to fill any gap in demand.
train line, which, when built, would make it quicker to get to Birmingham from
some parts of London than it would to get to busy Heathrow.
and more countries making it a better option for businesses,” said Mr Gurdin.
find it easier to access markets in the Far East and West Coast of America. Currently
business travellers have to fly from Heathrow or have to change flights.
to Birmingham Airport as it is to travel from parts of London to Heathrow.
huge impact that aviation plays in the West Midlands economy.
is a huge potential for it to grow and we must ensure it does if we are to reap
the benefits of having such an excellent asset on our doorstep.”
lengthening the runway. The extension is due to open in 2014.
Airport Benefits? Lost Jobs and a Massive Deficit
by Joe Peacock
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Birmingham Friends of the Earth have dismissed claims that the government should
prioritise Birmingham Airport in their new policy.
prioritise Birmingham Airport in their new policy.
lost to the local economy and totally misleading job creation predictions, the
green group say that allowing further subsidies to the industry will only further
damage businesses in Birmingham.
policy review shows that on average, the tax subsidy per (direct) job in the aviation
industry is £50,000 a year. This simply cannot be a wise use of money in times
of such economic uncertainties.
increases in flights happen, CO2 emissions from the airport will dwarf those from
the city of Birmingham. However, what’s been ignored is the negative impact it’s
having on jobs and a local thriving business environment.
if the numbers of flights increase, this could peak at around 300 000 jobs in
2030.”
to be re-examined and a moratorium on airport expansion.
of new UK aviation policy”:
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