The UK's bigger airports need to grow, says aviation minister

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Slowly but surely, the idea that the UK needs new airport capacity is taking root. Not only has the chairman of the Airports Commission said that a new runway is needed, but now the new aviation minister – previously a vocal opponent of a third runway at Heathrow – appears to have had a change of heart, saying it’s “vital that we support growth in this sector”. Unfortunately, however, very few people believe that the government will take any notice ...