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The Government has also appointed former Financial Services Authority chief Sir Howard Davies to head an independent commission which will make its full report on airport capacity needs in summer 2015.
While some favour expansion at Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted, others, including London Mayor Boris Johnson, are keen on a brand-new airport in the Thames Estuary.
Mr Sinclair said: "As politicians, Government officials, aviation professionals and other stakeholders debate issues around capacity and new schemes costing billions of pounds, it is critical to remember that significant airport capacity already exists in the UK regions.
"Government policy should encourage the use of this capacity and should encourage private sector investment in long-term infrastructure. Not only will this relieve congestion at airports in south-east England, but it will help rebalance the economy at the same time."
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