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2OVERVIEW


Nation stands on the brink of a huge opportunity


3 FLYBE


Connecting with UK’s largest international airport


4 PARTNERSHIP


Walkers Shortbread MD on Heathrow’s importance


5 SHOWCASE


Scottish produce on display in award winning terminal


6 LOGISTICS


Proposed Prestwick hub will be a key part of expansion


7 TOURISM


Jacobite Cruise MD on growing international visitors


2 February 2017


Heathrow has the critical mass of passengers, cargo-handling capacity and connections to support frequent direct flights to global markets


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How will Heathrow expansion benefit Scotland?


A third runway will connect more Scottish exports, businesses and people to the world


BY WILLIAM PEAKIN


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Scotland stands on the brink of a huge opportunity. As an historic trad- ing nation, it has always been at the forefront of ingenuity, innovation and export. Scottish airports are going from strength to strength. As the UK’s only hub airport, Heathrow comple- ments that success; where a direct flight from Scotland isn’t available, it fills the gaps to reach the new and prosperous markets Scotland needs. Economic growth in the world


is soaring in Asia, Africa and the Americas, markets you can only get


to frequently and directly from a hub airport like Heathrow. As one of only six airports in the world that fly to over 50 long-haul destinations, Heathrow has the critical mass of passenger numbers, cargo-handling capacity and connections that will support frequent and direct flights to key global markets. Within the UK, Heathrow is unique in combining passengers and cargo, with £290m worth of Scottish salmon passing through Heathrow to reach clients in China and North America in the bellyhold of ordinary commercial planes.


HEATHROWCAN connect more Scot- tish exports, businesses and people to more growing markets across the globe, more conveniently. Scotland must be connected to every


corner of the globe to thrive. Econo- mies outside of Europe are growing


quickly and the UK must improve its links with these countries to deliver the trade, jobs and economic growth that could otherwise go to European competitors. With 80% of the country’s long-haul routes and almost 65% of its air freight travelling through the airport, Heathrow is crucial to the suc- cess of UK businesses. Not only does it connect Scottish businesses to emerg- ing regional markets, but it is one of Scotland’s key links to trade and invest- ment opportunities in Europe, Asia and America. And Heathrow provides a gateway for international travellers exploring the natural wonders and cultural richness of Scotland. Expan- sion plans are backed by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the Scottish Council of Development of Industry and airports in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.


GARRY CLARK, head of policy at Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said its members were supportive of increased capacity at both Scottish airports, and also at Heathrow. He said that until recently connectivity with Heathrow had diminished. An increase would not only be important for Scotland’s business with London and the south-east, but also through Heathrow’s status as a hub connecting Scotland globally. “Heathrow has undertaken a huge


amount of work in terms of measur- ing the potential benefits to Scotland and other parts of the UK that could result from airport expansion and in developing plans to address the needs of Scottish businesses,” he said. “Our priority is to ensure that inves-


tors around the world have access to Scotland and to strengthen our busi- nesses’ ability to compete for global growth. This plan will deliver more jobs for our region, boost our economy and ensure Scotland continues to grow as an attractive place to live and work.” Businesses and politicians wel-


comed the UK Government’s support for Heathrow expansion. Scottish


Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Keith Brown said: “We have been clear from the start of this process that we wanted the best deal for Scotland and building a third runway at Heathrow provides the most significant benefits to the country’s economy and connectiv- ity.” His Labour counterpart Jackie Baillie added: “Heathrow expansion is the right option for Scotland. New routes and cheaper fares will open up opportunities for businesses and create jobs.” Adam Marshall, director general of


the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Building this runway will not only boost business confidence, it will also help firms access export oppor- tunities, and attract investment from both UK and overseas businesses. For business communities around the rest of the UK, connectivity into an expanded Heathrow is critical, even as regional airports develop their own links to overseas business destinations. This new runway must be viewed as much about connecting the regions and nations to the world as it is about capacity for London and the South East.” Expansion is also supported by


trade unions. Frances O’Grady, the TUC’s General Secretary, said: “Heath- row expansion is absolutely vital for Britain. It will help our economy grow faster and stronger. This investment has the potential to create thousands of high-quality jobs and apprentice- ships right across the UK.” Expanding Heathrow is forecast to


create up to 16,00 jobs in Scotland. Businesses across Scotland stand to benefit from a new supply chain hub which Heathrow has pledged to cre- ate, an assembly depot for materials that will become Europe’s largest private infrastructure project.


THE HUB WAS announced along- side six guarantees designed to build a stronger economy for Scotland, including delivering the connectivity


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