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Since officially opening in 1946, London Heathrow Airport has grown to become the world’s busiest international airport, and is regarded worldwide as the hub of the aviation world. |
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London Heathrow Airport Roots ... |
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Now boasting 4 terminals (soon to be 5) London Heetherow is now home to around 90 airlines offering charter and scheduled flights to over 180 destinations in over 90 countries. |
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London Heathrow Airport Historical Facts ... |
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| Recognised the world over as being the busiest international airport in the world London Heathrow Airport has some interesting facfts & figures. |
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London Heathrow Airport - Quick Facts & Figures |
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The world’s busiest international airport |
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Two runways |
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67.7 Million passengers per year |
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Four passenger terminals with fifth currently under construction |
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Employs 68,000, 4,500 of which are employed by BAA alone |
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Approximately 90 Airlines fly to over 180 destinations |
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1.3 Million tonnes of air cargo per year |
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London Heathrow Airport officially opened in 1946, however, the airport began life as a training aerodrome for the Royal Flying Corps during the 1st World War, and remained a military airfield until 1919.
The early days at Heathrow were far removed from today's 'city', with passengers in 1946 being processed in a temporary tent village on the north side of the airfield.
The tented village was replaced b pre-fabricated concrete buildings as traffic grew, and by the end of the first year of operation, the airport served 18 destinations and handled approximately 60,000 passengers.
Following World War 2, a new masterplan was developed for Heathrow terminals, and construction began in 1951.
A year later in 1952, the 'jet age' landed at Heathrow, as the world's first turbojet, the de Havailland Comet I, arrived on a scheduled flight from Johannesburg.
Terminal 2 (originally called the ‘Europa Building’) was Heathrow’s first real terminal, opening for short-haul flights in 1955.
In mid 1957, a plan was established to expand the airport with the construction of a long-haul terminal, a second short-haul facility and a cargo terminal in the southwest corner of the airport
Long-haul operators including BOAC moved to the 'Oceanic Building', now Terminal 3, in the early 1960s.
BAA plc took ownership of the airport in July 1987, and a £30 Million capital investment programme was outlined by The Milbourn Committee.
In 1970, Terminal 3 was expanded with the arrival of the Boeing 747, and in 1976, Heathrow had become supersonic with regular Concorde services being operated by British Airways and Air France.
The £200 Million Terminal 4 was opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1986, and renovation started on the three other terminals.
Throughout the 90’s, BAA invested in Heathrow’s infrastructure, spending approximately £1 Million a day.
Investment continued into the early 21st century with all four terminals continuing to be improved.
the Government gave approval on 20 November 2001 following the longest public inquiry in British planning history, for BAA to build a fifth terminal at Heathrow (T5).
The site is situated within the airport's existing boundary, and construction started in 2002. The terminal is due to be completed in 2011, and will be able to handle 30 million passengers per year.
In 2003, sadly the last Concorde flight to carry passengers touched down at Heathrow Airport
Terminal 5’s ‘topping out’ ceremony to celebrate completion of the spectacular building structure was performed by the Secretary of State for Transport, Alistair Darling MP, and BAA Chief Executive, Mike Clasper in 2005. |
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