News

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

As the HSPG secretariat increase our focus on preparing for the expected DCO application for an expanded Heathrow in 2026, we’ll be slimming down our newsletter content for the next few months. Instead of the normal monthly offering, we’ll be providing regular updates covering a few key stories that have come to the secretariat’s attention, and why we think they’re important. Hope you find it useful!

This month we explore the ongoing response to Heathrow’s recent power outage, updates on workforce negotiations, and the latest developments in airport expansion plans and sustainability efforts across the UK. Read on to find out more!

This month’s newsletter examines key developments in UK aviation, including Heathrow’s expansion plans amid regulatory challenges, growth projects at Luton, Stansted and Birmingham airports, and environmental initiatives such as the European SAF Policy. 

Read the latest HSPG updates and other airport related news.

This month, we delve into Heathrow’s announcement of its multibillion-pound growth plans, including terminal upgrades and progress on the third runway. Read on for the full details.  

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. 

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.