Gatwick vows to start building second runway by 2020
The announcement is the latest salvo in the battle between Heathrow and Gatwick to win government backing for airport expansion.
Gatwick Airport release vision for new runway
The owners of Gatwick Airport have released footage of their plans to build a new runway.
The airport claims that the expansion would help the UK connect to 27 more destinations than a third runway at Heathrow, while a key architect behind the plans suggests the move could spark an Olympic-style boost for the economy of south London.
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