In an interesting note, a government minister has told about the possibility that Heathrow Airport might get the sanction for the approval for a third runway. The decision in this regard is expected to be finalized by the end of this year that shall further enhance the future expansion of the largest airport in the whole of UK.

Commenting on this aspect during the Farnborough air show, John Hutton, Business Secretary, observed that the government may very well take this most difficult decision difficult decisions on airport expansion. On the other hand, environmental groups have very strongly conveyed their disapproval of plans to further expand the London-area facility, including the progressive plans to get a third runway. However, the role of the government lies on balancing between the environmental concerns and at the same time keeping up the opportunities of people to fly. 

Mr Hutton noted, "British businesses, and ultimately the British people, would not forgive us if we shirked our responsibility to do what's right because we wanted an easy ride from green lobby groups. Achieving a sustainable balance between economic, social and environmental concerns is essential to the continued success of every business, in this new century."

He too added, "Because we understand the importance of air travel to the British economy, my pledge to you (the aviation industry) is that we will continue to show leadership and commitment in advancing the sustainable aviation agenda. We will help make flying greener rather than restricting people's opportunities to fly altogether."