BBC News
Aurelia Foster
08 Jun 2026
Plans to fly larger aircraft from London City Airport are facing opposition from a group of politicians who are concerned about more flights, extra noise and increased emissions.
The east London airport - which already has permission to increase passenger capacity - wants approval to lower the flight approach path, external and accommodate planes such as Airbus A320neo.
Its bosses say bigger planes would mean it could increase passenger numbers with fewer flights than with their current, smaller aircraft. They also say the new planes will be less noisy.
But the London Assembly's environment committee is calling for any plans to be halted until "independent and real-world assessments" are carried out...
London City Airport faces opposition to larger aircraft plans - BBC News - 08 Jun 2026
