The Civil Aviation Authority has authorized Heathrow Airport to implement a 15 pence per-passenger charge starting in 2028 to finance its ambitious £3 billion runway expansion project. This decision permits the airport to recover approximately £320 million in preliminary development costs through the new levy. The ruling is expected to intensify disputes with airlines, who have consistently opposed additional charges. The third runway expansion represents a significant infrastructure investment aimed at enhancing Europe's largest airport capacity and competitiveness in global aviation markets.

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