SOUTHEND AIRPORT has revealed its master plan and says that it intends to start work on a new terminal and railway station with completion by 2008. Planning permission has already been received. In essence, the airport intends to go ahead with a gradual limited build-up of passenger flights to Europe and UK cities, and to continue as an important base for aircraft maintenance and recreational flying. The airport sees itself as part of the Thames Gateway project and is evaluating its possibilities as a 2012 Olympics gateway.
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