The July 2012 meeting of the Heathrow Leadership Group (oxymoron ?) noted :
Winter Resilience
The short term (12 out of 14) recommendations arising from the Begg report have been implemented. The 2 longer term items (the possible centralisation of de-icing facilities and Airport Control Centre) are being developed in consultation with airlines.
http://www.heathrowairport.com/stati...s_July2012.pdf
One suspects the development is still in progress - I don't remember seeing any mention in the Business Plan for Q7 (or is it too small to get a mention there, but too big to actually do ?)
Recommendation 2:
The Panel recommends that BAA work with airlines, NATS and other relevant
stakeholders to review and invest in the aircraft de-icing processes and infrastructure to
ensure the airport can maintain its flow rate in inclement weather. Consideration
should be given to reviewing the slot procedure in conditions of freezing precipitation to
support remote de-icing procedures
http://www.heathrowairport.com/stati...220311_BAA.pdf