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ERC Demands Catalan Control of Barcelona Airport, Opposing Expansion

Oriol Junqueras, leader of ERC, opposes the expansion of Barcelona-El Prat airport, demanding instead that Catalonia manage the airport and its infrastructure, reigniting a political debate amidst negotiations for the transfer of Cercanías commuter rail services and highlighting ERC's broader push f...

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CAA Backs Gatwick Expansion, Citing Consumer Benefits Despite Potential Heathrow Third Runway

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) supports Gatwick airport's plan to increase capacity by 100,000 flights yearly, citing consumer benefits despite potential Heathrow expansion; a decision is pending by Thursday.

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Groningen Airport Eelde Granted Extended Operating Hours

The Netherlands' cabinet approved extended operating hours for Groningen Airport Eelde, potentially adding 150 annual flights starting next year, aiming to improve its financial situation and attract more commercial airlines, although resident groups plan to object.

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Heathrow Expansion Backed by UK Government Despite Environmental Concerns

The UK government is reportedly planning to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport and wider South East airport expansion, prioritizing economic growth despite environmental concerns; this contrasts with Gatwick's simpler, less costly expansion plan.

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UK Plans Airport Expansion Despite Net-Zero Concerns

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to approve Heathrow's third runway, expand Gatwick, and increase Luton's capacity to boost economic growth, despite strong opposition from within Labour and environmental groups due to conflicts with the UK's net-zero targets and potential negative environmental imp...

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Leipzig/Halle Airport Expansion Proceeds Despite Legal Challenges

The Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany plans a €500 million expansion to increase freight capacity, despite legal challenges from environmental groups and opposition parties concerned about climate impact and costs; construction proceeds.

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Gatwick Airport Expansion: Government Approves, Contingent on Environmental Conditions

The UK government is likely to approve Gatwick Airport's plan for a second runway by October, contingent on meeting environmental conditions, creating 14,000 jobs and enabling 100,000 more flights annually, despite environmental group opposition.

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Groningen Airport Eelde Granted Extended Opening Hours

The Dutch cabinet approved extended opening hours for Groningen Airport Eelde, potentially increasing annual flights by 150, aiming to improve the airport's finances, though local residents have voiced concerns and plan to challenge the decision.

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U.K. Prioritizes Growth Over Green in Airport Expansion Plans

The U.K. government is on the verge of approving airport expansion plans at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, prioritizing economic growth despite concerns from the Energy Secretary about the impact on climate change targets, which are set to be undermined as global aviation accounts for 2.5 percent of ...

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Fiumicino Airport's Mega Solar Farm Powers Expansion Plan

Fiumicino Airport in Rome opened Europe's largest airport solar farm (2.5 sq km, 55,000 panels, 30+ million kWh annually), enabling energy independence and supporting a planned "9 billion euro" expansion including a new terminal and fourth runway.

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UK to Approve Airport Expansions, Prioritizing Growth Despite Climate Concerns

The UK government is reportedly about to approve expansion plans for three major airports, along with the Lower Thames Crossing and a Universal Studios theme park, to boost economic growth, despite climate concerns and opposition from some ministers.

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Leipzig/Halle Airport's €500 Million Expansion Faces Legal Challenge

The Leipzig/Halle airport plans a €500 million expansion to increase freight capacity, boosting Saxony's economy but facing legal challenges from environmental groups concerned about climate impact and noise pollution.

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