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The head of Belfast International Airport has demanded a public inquiry into the call for a runway extension at the rival Belfast city airport. | The head of Belfast International Airport has demanded a public inquiry into the call for a runway extension at the rival Belfast city airport. |
John Doran described last week's application as "a retrograde step". | John Doran described last week's application as "a retrograde step". |
The George Best Belfast City Airport wants to increase the length of its runway by about a third. | The George Best Belfast City Airport wants to increase the length of its runway by about a third. |
Its chief executive, Brian Ambrose, said the growth of both airports "was great news for the Northern Ireland economy". | Its chief executive, Brian Ambrose, said the growth of both airports "was great news for the Northern Ireland economy". |
If the planning application is granted, it would extend the runway by 590 metres in the direction of Belfast Lough. | If the planning application is granted, it would extend the runway by 590 metres in the direction of Belfast Lough. |
Mr Ambrose said the extension would allow planes to fly further to new destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean. | Mr Ambrose said the extension would allow planes to fly further to new destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean. |
However, on Tuesday, Mr Doran said it was "entirely incompatible with the present and future economic interests of Northern Ireland". |
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