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Heathrow could be forced to allow other firms to build third runway to cut costs

The UK Civil Aviation Authority floated a model where rival developers could bid to design and run parts of Heathrow’s expansion to curb costs.
The regulator says competition could improve efficiency and help manage expansion costs.
Ministers supported Heathrow’s third runway plan to be operational by 2035, amid ongoing cost discussions.
Heathrow argues expansion is essential for economic growth and job creation.
Arora Group has promoted its own expansion plan and is involved in Heathrow Reimagined.
The CAA warned that implementing rival-bid models could be difficult and would require government approval.
Heathrow warned the proposals could undermine its expansion and growth plans.
Arora Group chairs talked with airlines and Heathrow’s chair to push progress on expansion plans.
The plan would still need formal planning approval to start construction by 2029.
BA and Iberia owner IAG is pressuring cost caps for the runway and related works at £30bn.

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