Jardine comments on Edinburgh airspace consultation

Responding to the opening of the Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation which will affect flight paths over Edinburgh and Glasgow, Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine said delays to be Edinburgh Airport process had been “intolerable” for those living nearby.

The Liberal Democrat MP said:

“Too many of my constituents will be feeling a frustrating sense of déjà vu as they take part in what will be their third consultation on this issue in eight years.

“I am sure it is frustrating for the airport too, but for residents in the current flight path it is intolerable they have had so many false starts with this exercise.

“Ensuring the UK airspace is well managed is of course vital for economic growth, and with a third runway at Heathrow now likely to go ahead, it just adds to the pressure to get this right.

“But it is also important for residents that we have no hiccups this time and we can make progress towards flight paths that are safe, efficient and cause as little disruption to residents’ life as possible.”