Billionaire in rival scheme to run Heathrow third runway project

Heathrow third runway project

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THE battle to oversee Heathrow’s multibillion-pound third runway project has intensified after a challenger confirmed it will lodge a proposal to compete against an anticipated bid from the airport's existing management.

The Arora Group, which operates a hotel empire comprising 13 properties across transport hubs in London and the South East, has announced it will submit a proposal to oversee the approximately £21bn scheme, setting up a direct confrontation with current operator Heathrow.