Commission Backs New Runway At Heathrow
Heathrow has been named as the preferred site for London's new runway.
The proposal is expected to be backed - but only if it meets stringent conditions on air quality, noise pollution and carbon emissions.
The three-year study into expansion plans by the Airports Commission has recommended a runway built to the northwest of Heathrow would ensure the UK's "long term prosperity" while resulting in the loss of fewer homes.
Other options were to extend an existing runway at Heathrow or to build a second runway at Gatwick. Both airports are operating near capacity.
The report suggests expansion at Heathrow could create 70,000 new jobs and result in airlines flying to 40 new flight destinations by 2050.
Sir Howard Davies, the Commission chairman, said: "Heathrow is best-p...