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Tom Young, BusinessGreen , Friday 20 February 2009 at 17:36:00 Green groups argue falling passenger numbers undermine case for airport expansion Stansted operator BAA has confirmed that plans for a second runway at the airport will be delayed for the fourth time after a drop in consumer demand for flights.... (link)

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