Aviation

Heathrow finalising plan for controversial third runway

Heathrow reported an adjusted profit of £38 million (€44.3 million) in 2023, its first since the pandemic

Thomas Woldbye, the chief executive, is finalising a refreshed business strategy for the hub. Picture: Getty

Heathrow airport is set to decide on plans for a controversial third runway in coming months as it looks to grow passenger numbers, after returning to profit in 2023.

Thomas Woldbye, the chief executive, is finalising a refreshed business strategy for the hub that will include short-term measures to expand as well as other longer term projects such as the long-delayed new runway.

“Its not an easy project to manage,” Woldbye, who took over as ...