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Old 14th Aug 2015, 06:47
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Originally Posted by Emma Royds
Isn't this just a test case for developing even steeper approaches that could pave the way for us seeing a small number of movements during the night?
The first part is certainly true - Heathrow have said that "we believe approaches of up to 3.5 degrees are feasible in the longer term".

I'm not aware of any connection between that and a relaxation of the Night Quota (which would need Government approval).
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