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<p>The government recognises how important transport networks, including regional
airport connectivity, can be to their local areas and surrounding regions.</p><p>
</p><p>The Aviation Strategy Green Paper ‘Aviation 2050’, has renewed the government’s
commitment to support routes into London that may be at risk, commercially, through
the establishment of Public Service Obligations (PSOs). The paper also considers what
further role the government should have in supporting growth at our regional airports.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, the government has set out a clear ambition that at least 14 domestic
routes operate from an expanded Heathrow Airport. The Green Paper has identified how
Heathrow, with the support of government if needed, can make this happen.</p><p> </p><p>The
government is also seeking views on reforming the process for allocating new slots
in the Green Paper, with the objectives of facilitating competition and increasing
both domestic and international connectivity.</p>
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