Airport boss killed by Tree
steve | 21.01.2007 16:23 | Climate Chaos | Sheffield
A falling tree claimed the life of Richard Heard (49), Birmingham Airport's managing director. Heard was driving his BMW X5 (one of the most fuel hungry SUVs) to work on his way to work at 5.45 am in what was described as a "freak accident".
Heard presided over Birmingham Airports plans for a massive expansion by 2030. These include the lengthening of the existing runway to accommodate larger aircraft and a second runway (by 2020) to increase the number of flights plus terminal expansion.
Heard could accurately be labeled as a true climate criminal.
Local MPs Lorely Burt (Lib Dem) and Caroline Spelman (Conservative) paid tribute to the man they seemed to have great respect for. Burt said Heard was, "an exceptional man" and he,"will be greatly missed".
For more see:
http://icsolihull.icnetwork.co.uk/news/local/tm_headline=airport-boss-dies-in-gale-&method=full&objectid=18502109&siteid=91411-name_page.html
Heard presided over Birmingham Airports plans for a massive expansion by 2030. These include the lengthening of the existing runway to accommodate larger aircraft and a second runway (by 2020) to increase the number of flights plus terminal expansion.
Heard could accurately be labeled as a true climate criminal.
Local MPs Lorely Burt (Lib Dem) and Caroline Spelman (Conservative) paid tribute to the man they seemed to have great respect for. Burt said Heard was, "an exceptional man" and he,"will be greatly missed".
For more see:
http://icsolihull.icnetwork.co.uk/news/local/tm_headline=airport-boss-dies-in-gale-&method=full&objectid=18502109&siteid=91411-name_page.html
steve
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