英国批准加特威克机场跑道扩建2.2B英镑,每年增加100公里航班,刺激经济,但面临环境倒退。 UK approves £2.2B Gatwick runway expansion for 100K more annual flights, boosting economy but facing environmental pushback.

英国政府已批准了Gatwick机场第二跑道计划2.2bn英镑, 计划每年将紧急跑道向北移动10万次航班, The UK government has approved Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn second runway plan, set to add 100,000 flights a year by shifting the emergency runway 12m north. 交通部长Heidi Alexander称这是每年增长1亿英镑和14000个工作岗位的关键所在。 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander called it key to £1bn in annual growth and 14,000 jobs. 该项目由私人供资,提供噪音绝缘和房主支助,但面临运动者对气候、噪音和基础设施关切的法律挑战。 Funded privately, the project offers noise insulation and homeowner support, but faces legal challenges from campaigners over climate, noise, and infrastructure concerns. 工作可以在2029年之前开始。 Work could start before 2029.