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22 Sep 2025
BALPA welcomes government’s Gatwick second runway announcement
BALPA, the airline pilots’ union, today welcomed Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s approval for a second runway at Gatwick airport, and called for further investment in aviation. Amy Leversidge, BALPA General Secretary, said, “This is good news for pilots and passengers. Bringing Gatwick’s Northern Runway into full use will create jobs locally and across the country. […]