Along with other airports, LTN are now actively working on plans to expand the airport in line with the goverment's white paper proposals, a snippet.......
Project 2030 launched to grow London Luton Airport 23/12/2004
London Luton Airport – Project 2030
Statement of Intent – December 2004
Introduction
In December 2003, Government published its long-awaited White Paper The Future of Air Transport, which finally provided the aviation industry and UK plc with a clear, national, strategic framework for the development of air travel over the next 30 years.
The White Paper clearly outlined the crucial role London Luton can play in the delivery of future runway capacity in the South East. Government has challenged all airport operators to deliver the policies enshrined in this document – we relish this opportunity.
Government forecasts suggest that there is the demand to justify expansion of Luton to the potential of a full-length single runway (circa 30mppa), in the period up to 2030, even with two new runways at other South East airports. We endorse this forecast and since publication of the White Paper we have actively commenced preliminary consultation with key stakeholders and strategic decision-makers, at national, regional and local level, with a view to developing common strategic principles and priorities, and communicating the importance of London Luton in delivering Government policy, as defined in the Future of Aviation White Paper, the Transport Bill and the Communities Plan.
We intend, subject to market conditions, to bring forward major development proposals pre-2015. With this in mind, we intend to publish a ‘fuller treatment’ of development plans, as required in Guidance on the Preparation of Airport Master Plans. However, our experience as a ‘no-frills’ airport operators clearly tells us this Master Plan must be flexible and responsive to the market, reflecting the dynamic nature of the airports sector.
A full report can be seen on the LTN wensite.