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Call for targets to limit stacking

Updated on 10 July 2009

Source PA News

Targets to eliminate excessive aircraft stacking - where planes queue up to land - must be set if a third runway is built at Heathrow, a report by MPs has said.

The Government should also look at limiting noise levels and aircraft numbers over beauty spots, the report from the House of Commons Transport Committee said.

MPs were also concerned that the extension of the European Aviation Safety Agency's remit could mean a lowering of safety standards.

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