New Civil Engineer
Lee Kenny
27 Mar 2026
Plans to expand Heathrow Airport have learned from “the mistakes of previous megaprojects like HS2”, officials have told the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
In a statement, Heathrow, the UK’s only hub airport, said it is inviting independent experts to oversee the expansion in “real-time” as it “commits to deliver its plan responsibly”.
The statement said: “The new proposals for joint independent assurance create an expert panel that participates directly in Heathrow’s key decision making forums, checking its approach and giving independent advice and challenge to ensure the best outcome for consumers.
“It would comprise technical experts from areas like engineering, property, planning, legal, finance and procurement. Each would be jointly appointed by Heathrow and airlines, and approved by the CAA.”..
