Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye today confirmed Heathrow will submit its third runway proposal to the Government by the summer.

Speaking at the signing of the UK Steel Charter in Scunthorpe, Mr Woldbye declared a third runway was needed for the country’s future economic success and committed Heathrow to use British-made steel throughout the airport’s redevelopment. 

The Heathrow Academy is a hub for local apprenticeships at Heathrow airport, according to community campaign group Back Heathrow. The Academy showcased its role during a recent visit from Parmjit Dhanda (Executive Director of Back Heathrow) in the run-up to National Apprenticeships Week (beginning 10^th of February).  

Chiswick residents marked the Chancellor’s announcement of a third runway at Heathrow with a rally at the Chiswick Town Hall just two hours after Rachel Reeves’s landmark speech. 

In attendance were local councillors, representatives of West London businesses and over 70 local Back Heathrow supporters. 

Following the Chancellor’s recent confirmation of support for Heathrow’s third runway proposal, local campaign group Back Heathrow has warmly welcomed her decision.

Back Heathrow Executive Director, Parmjit Dhanda said: “This truly is a historic moment for our country. By backing Heathrow’s expansion, the Chancellor has backed growth. No new runways have been built in the South East since the 1940s, yet China plans to build 100 entirely new airports by 2035. A third runway at Heathrow will help secure Britain’s place in the global economy for generations to come.

In response to the Heathrow CEO’s call for the government to indicate support for a third runway at Heathrow yesterday, Parmjit Dhanda (Executive Director of the Back Heathrow campaign group) said:

“We have over 100,000 local supporters who have been calling for successive governments to build this vital piece of infrastructure for many years.”

Back Heathrow supporters were joined by Heathrow’s CEO Thomas Woldbye, at the campaign group’s annual Summer Party last week.

The event was held at the Indian Gymkhana Club in Osterley, with nearly 400 hundred local residents from across West London in attendance, to celebrate the airport’s continued success, and to reaffirm their support for the airport’s growth.

Local campaign group Back Heathrow, welcomes the High Court’s decision to grant an injunction to Heathrow Airport, which will restrict eco-activist groups protesting on its property.

A growth in flights to India is helping Heathrow achieve its busiest year ever in 2024 – with Delhi and Mumbai now rising to sixth and eighth most popular destinations of the year so far.

The UK government’s decision to mandate all airlines to use at least 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030, has been welcomed by trade unions and the Back Heathrow campaign - which is currently running a local petition calling for cleaner air for communities around Heathrow, boosting SAF take-up and green jobs.

Over 60 Back Heathrow supporters turned out on Tuesday night to urge London Assembly and Parliamentary candidates from across the political spectrum, to support the introduction of sustainable aviation fuels, and work more closely with London’s biggest single site employer – Heathrow Airport.