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Aviation Framework
18 June 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
TAGS
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Minister is updating Parliament on the Government's review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) and the launch of a public consultation on a draft revised Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS).
Action Requested
The Government has completed its review and launched a ten-week public consultation on the draft HENPS, which will close on September 1, 2026. Following this, Parliament will vote on whether to designate an amended National Policy Statement.
Key Facts
- The Government announced a review of ANPS in October 2025.
- The Northwest Runway scheme by Heathrow Airport Limited informed the review.
- The draft HENPS consultation runs for over ten weeks, closing on September 1, 2026.
- Expansion at Heathrow is expected to support more than 60,000 jobs and improve connectivity.
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