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B&H Worldwide expands their Heathrow HQ with a new 6,000 sq ft facility, which is set to cut AOG times, boost 24/7 aerospace logistics and improve global aviation support! ✈️📦

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B&H Worldwide expands Heathrow HQ to strengthen aerospace logistics capabilities - Air Cargo Week
B&H Worldwide has expanded its UK footprint with a new 6,000 sq ft office and warehouse near Heathrow Airport, dedicated to inventory management for an
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September 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Fantastic news! With the UK Government backing a third runway, Heathrow will submit their expansion proposal by July 31st. The plan aims to boost UK growth, create jobs, and benefit one million locals by 2030 ✈️

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UK’S Gateway to Growth Update
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July 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The 'Hampshire to Heathrow' campaign is pushing for a direct rail link to make travel to Heathrow easier, while boosting the local economy, creating jobs, and enhancing global connectivity 🚆✈️

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Campaign launched to connect Hampshire to Heathrow with direct train link
This project intends to offer a direct rail link between the South Western Main Line and Heathrow Airport.
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March 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Check out our new LinkedIn article about how Heathrow's third runway could save families £160 on holidays and open up more travel options. Let’s get it built! ✈️

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Heathrow expansion can deliver so much for families
A third runway at Heathrow will increase capacity, connect holiday-makers to new destinations and save an average family of four up to £160 on a foreign holiday. This is according to a new report from...
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March 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Greener flying might be closer than we think as UK government back SAF production!

This means:
🍃 We can reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 70%
💼 Create up to 15,000 new jobs
💰 Grow the UK economy by £5 billion by 2050

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Passengers to enjoy greener air travel as UK backs sustainable fuel production
Have your say on how the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism could be funded.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Former PM Theresa May and MPs from across Berkshire urge government funding for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow, offering quicker, greener travel to the airport from the Thames Valley and beyond for passengers and employees alike ✈️🚆

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Berkshire MPs and Baroness May appeal for Western Rail Link to Heathrow funding
MPs from across Berkshire and former Prime Minister Theresa May are among the politicians to sign a letter calling for Government funding for the stalled Western Rail Link to Heathrow project. The maj...
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March 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Loganair is testing hydrogen fuel at Kirkwall Airport to pave the way for the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial flight before 2030 ✈️

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Loganair targets world’s first route for hydrogen planes, as other aviation players scale back ambitions - edie
While some larger airlines have indicated that hydrogen may not play a significant role in their decarbonisation journeys, Scottish regional airline Loganair is forging ahead with plans to scale hydro...
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February 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Aviation accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but SAF can help play a key role in decarbonising the sector! 🍃✈️

Read on to find out how SAF can help with our net-zero target by 2050 👇

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Why is everyone talking about SAF? - edie
Experts at law firm Dentons and Energex Partners answer frequently asked questions about Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), covering key considerations for airlines, fuel producers, financiers and tra...
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February 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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While Heathrow Airport may have had a record breaking year in 2024, they predict slower passenger growth in 2025, underlining the need for a new runway and faster government approvals as CEO Thomas Woldbye says "Heathrow is the UK's gateway to growth" ✈️

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UK's Heathrow Airport says slowing growth shows need for new runway
Britain's Heathrow Airport forecast slower passenger growth in 2025, highlighting the need for a new runway weeks after the government threw its weight behind expansion at the hub as it seeks to boost trade and economic growth.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Heathrow expansion is about more than just a third runway - it's a symbol of the country's desire for economic growth. And with more arguments for a third runway than against, it's time to get on and build it! 🏗️👷‍♀️✈️

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Backing Heathrow expansion suggests Labour is serious about boosting growth
It is the surest sign yet that the government is up for the fight
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February 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The Evening Standard recently ran a poll for Londoners about whether #HeathrowAirport should have a 3rd runway.

The result: it's time to get on and build it...

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February 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Heathrow's partnership with British Steel brings big benefits:

🍃 Investing in greener, sustainable infrastructure & supporting UK's net-zero goals
💼 Thousands of jobs across the UK
🚆Enhancing local transport and communities

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Heathrow announces investment plans, including third runway
Heathrow reveals record investment plans, including a third runway, boosting UK economy and sustainability.
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February 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Let's get on and build it! 🏗️✈️

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February 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye: Heathrow will deliver an application to build a third runway by the end of this Parliament, ready for opening by the end of the next 🙌
February 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Heathrow is once again the 'Best UK Airport' for the 4th year in a row as they kick off 2025 with a record-breaking January with over 6.3M passengers travelling through the UK's only hub airport! ✈️👑

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Successful start to 2025 with record-breaking January
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February 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Labour councillors in Slough celebrate a third runway at Heathrow, calling it "fantastic news" for local jobs, businesses and growth! ✈️👏

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Heathrow third runway ‘fantastic news for Slough’ say Labour councillors
Labour councillors have said their government’s backing for a third runway at Heathrow Airport is ‘fantastic news for Slough’.
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February 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Rachel Reeves is confident that 'sustainable aviation and economic growth go hand-in-hand', and with good reason too! ✈️👏

Watch the full interview here 👇
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Reeves defends new Heathrow runway plans amid climate criticism
We spoke to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves about plans to develop a third runway at Heathrow.
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February 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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A huge thank you to everyone who turned up to our rally last Wednesday in support of the third runway. Your support is vital and we're not stopping here, let's make sure our voices are heard loud and clear! 📣✈️
February 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Thank you very much @GMB_union for your kind recognition of Back Heathrow's efforts to secure the third runway.

We have enjoyed working with you over the years and look forward to creation to thousands of unionised jobs at the airport! 👏✈️
January 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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A victory for local jobs, families and businesses!

Yesterday, many of our supporters gathered at the Chiswick Town Hall to celebrate Chancellor's announcement on Heathrow Expansion 🎉✈️
January 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Did you know?

Flying direct is better for the planet! ✈️🌍

Expanding #Heathrow could cut emissions by replacing indirect routes with more direct flights

Reduce your connections, reduce your emissions🌿✨

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Heathrow Expansion: Britain’s Runway to Growth - UK Day One
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January 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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With an expanded Heathrow, the UK can benefit from:

🇬🇧 More international companies basing in London rather than Paris or Amsterdam
🍃 Being at the forefront of research in SAF
✈️ Increased demand for aerospace R&D - boosting national security

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Heathrow Expansion: Britain’s Runway to Growth - UK Day One
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January 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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#Heathrow has been a beacon of opportunity for generations; from those who came to this country after the war, to the young people of 2025.

#Expansion will help Heathrow continue to create local jobs and prosperity for generations to come.
January 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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British Chamber of Commerce Director General, Shevaun Haviland says:

"We wholeheartedly support a third runway at Heathrow... [as it] is crucial to boosting economic activity and unlocking growth"

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Airport Expansion Vital to Boosting Growth  - British Chambers of Commerce
Expanding the UK’s airport capacity is vital to driving economic growth and it remains a top priority for business.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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It's important to hear the views of the 50,000+ people who responded to the Airports Commission - they backed a new #runway at #Heathrow. They live & work locally.

They want jobs, prosperity & net zero. Lets do it in 🇬🇧
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January 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM