Gatwick Airport is seeking approval to operationalize its currently unused northern runway, aiming for dual runway functionality by the late 2020s to increase efficiency. With over 40 million passengers utilizing Gatwick as Europe's busiest single runway airport, expansion is expected to add 50,000 flights annually, generating significant economic benefits and employment opportunities. Despite strong opposition from local authorities and residents, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledged the aviation sector's growth potential, emphasizing her support for the industry during a speech to Airlines UK.
"Gatwick managers say that with 55 take-offs and landings in a busy hour, the airport is 'full'. Being able to use both runways could increase the number of departures by 50,000 a year by the end of the 2030s..."
"Bronwen Jones, development director at Gatwick, believes a second runway would be 'a win for everyone'. 'We are going to deliver 14,000 additional jobs and generate 1 billion a year additional revenue across the nation..."
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