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Debate between Lord Haselhurst and Robert Goodwill
Thursday 30th June 2016
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Sir Alan Haselhurst (Saffron Walden) (Con)
Has my right hon. Friend’s Department made any assessment of the potential for aircraft types such as the Boeing 787 and the A350, which can fly greater distances point to point, to provide opportunities for Manchester and Birmingham aircrafts, demonstrating that there are more ways of doing business in this country than landing in London?
The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Mr Robert Goodwill)
It is certainly the case that many airlines are investing in the A350, which is exclusively engined with Rolls-Royce engines, and the point-to-point option opens up many new opportunities for regional airports to provide direct services for their people.