Potential Heathrow Airport expansion could come with ‘shorter’ third runway
A potential Heathrow airport expansion has been added to a third runway, but much shorter than previous offers.
Hotel Tycoon Surinder Arara has published a plan to rival a proposal from the owners of the airport.
The Billionaire ARORA Group said that the “primary benefit ın of the plan it offers to the government is a shorter runway to avoid a costly and destructive need to direct the M25 motorway.
The company said that the construction of a 2,800 -meter third runway instead of a 3,500 -meter runway planned by the airport will result in “low risk ve and avoid increasing cost”.
Although ARORA GROUP insists that it can host aircraft of any size, it may be the limits of a shorter runway.
ARORA Group’s Heathrow West suggestion, until 2035, the new runway can be completely operational, 2036 and 2040 will be opened in two stages, he says.
The plan developed with the infrastructure company Bechtel has a cost estimation below £ 25 billion, including the redevelopment of the current central area of the airport.
Bay ARORA, one of the largest territory owners in Heathrow, said, “After working ten years with our world leader design and distribution team, the Arora group can explain to the UK government, the UK’s commitment to open economic growth only to the British government, which directly meets and supports primary growth.
“ARORA GROUP has a proven history to present timely and budget projects, including Heathrow Airport and its surroundings.
“We are pleased to adopt a discreet approach to invite offers from all relevant parties instead of giving exclusiveness to the existing airport operator, regardless of the registry.”
Mr. Arara accused the airport of spending money over and over again.
In December 2024, the French company Ardian made an agreement to become the largest shareholder with Heathrow’s 23% stake, while Saudi Arabia’s Egemen Return Fund purchased 15%.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves supported a third track in a growth speech in January.
Heathrow will present his own expansion plan to the government on Thursday.
Transportation Secretary Heidi Alexander will then review the national policy statement of the airports, which submit a decision -making basis for any development consent for order application.
If Heathrow can provide the same benefits, it seems that it is open to a discussion about building a shorter runway with airlines.
The airport refused to comment on the proposal of the Arora group.
