Airbus A380 Landing At Heathrow
EDM number 2197 in 2005-06, proposed by Mark Tami on 17/05/2006.
That this House congratulates Airbus on the first touchdown in the UK of the A380, the world's largest commercial airliner, and welcomes it to London's Heathrow Airport; further congratulates the British Airport Authority on its £450 million investment to prepare for the A380, including construction of the new Pier 6, which will welcome the A380's first ever commercial flight; notes that this underlines Heathrow's importance as the prime international gateway to the UK and Europe; acknowledges that the A380 generates about 22,000 direct and indirect jobs in the UK, with more than 400 companies throughout the UK contributing to the programme; further notes that work on the A380 valued at over £7.5 billion has been placed in the UK through the UK's responsibility for its wings, landing gear and fuel systems; and commends the hard work and dedication of all those involved in the programme.
This motion has been signed by a total of 93 MPs.
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