Air Monitoring
Heathrow air quality watchdog implemented
Nov 27 2008
The proposed landing strip has caused controversy among environmental groups and local residents, who fear increased noise levels and pollution if the airline is allowed to increase the number of flights to and from Heathrow, the Independent reports.
However, Colin Matthews, BAA chief executive, is quoted by the newspaper as saying: "Although the economic case [is] compelling, we understand that we can only increase the number of flights if we can safeguard levels of noise and air quality.
"By calling on an independent assessor to scrutinise the airport's performance against these limits, we are providing an uncompromising assurance that we will operate Heathrow within the limits laid down by government."
The airline further argues that an additional runway is required to reduce the pressure on the existing flight schedules and increase the punctuality of services.
Government environmental advisor Lord Turner recently claimed that increased capacity at Heathrow would not necessarily mean reduced air quality, if airlines agreed to use biofuels.
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