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Could CIRCULAR runways take off? Aerospace tests show circle designs would increase capacity

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Could CIRCULAR runways take off? Aerospace tests show circle designs would increase capacity, allow for simultaneous landings and take-offs and remove the risk of crosswinds The runway would be built as a 3.5km wide circle around an airport terminal Aircraft can avoid risky crosswinds by landing in any direction, says scientist It would allow for … Read more

Heathrow to close one of it runways from next week during coronavirus outbreak

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Heathrow will close one of its runways next week as air traffic continues to fall globally amid the coronavirus pandemic. The decision comes after furious passengers returning to the UK said there was a lack of medical advice at the airport.  The London hub will operate its landings and takeoffs from one strip from Monday … Read more

Coronavirus: eight planes in lockdown on Heathrow runways

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Passengers endured hours of misery at Heathrow Airport this morning when up to eight planes were put on lockdown over coronavirus fears after passengers on board complained of symptoms of the deadly virus.  MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours when it landed at 6.45am after cabin crew … Read more