The British Aviation Group welcomes the publication today of the Airports National Policy Statement, endorsing capacity expansion at Heathrow Airport whilst mitigating the potential impacts on environment and local communities. 

The UK is a world leader in the supply of goods and services to the aviation sector - working at over 60 of the worlds largest airports to deliver sustainable growth, enhanced safety and security and improved passenger experience. UK airports provide both a showcase for our capabilities and access to our global customers - helping create jobs across all parts of the country. The continued development of our aviation infrastructure - both in the South East and more widely across our nations and city regions - is therefore critical to our continued success in an international market. 

We urge parliament therefore to back the proposed NPS at the earliest possible opportunity, providing a clear framework within which Heathrow and other UK airports can invest in development that supports jobs and improves connectivity for both business and personal travel.

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