News

Every month we analyse the biggest aviation news stories affecting Heathrow and the rest of the UK.

In the last couple of months since our last newsletter the HSPG team have been particularly focussed on ensuring the partnership is fit for what is shaping up to be a very busy 2025. 

Welcome to the latest update from the Heathrow Strategic Planning Group (HSPG).

Our latest newsletter is out now, covering the major stories in aviation from this summer!

This edition dives into the new government’s stance on aviation growth and decarbonisation, and gives an update on Heathrow Airport’s plans for a third runway.

This edition includes what the political parties have said about aviation in their manifestos, and record passenger numbers for UK airports as air traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels.

This edition includes updates on Heathrow Airport’s plans for expansion and the UK Government’s plans for a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate.

This newsletter provides an update on our recent work, and on some relevant events in the news that may be of interest to those working in this field.

February has been an eventful month for the HSPG as we continue our work in the background and await Heathrow’s refreshed business strategy.