Stories

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans

A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns.

* London City Airport wants to lower its flight approach path and accommodate larger planes like the Airbus A320neo.
* Politicians on the London Assembly's environment committee are opposing the plans, citing concerns over increased noise and emissions.
* The airport claims that using larger planes will reduce the number of flights needed and decrease noise disturbance for local communities.
* The committee is calling for "independent and real-world assessments" to be carried out before any changes are made.
* The Civil Aviation Authority is due to make a decision on the proposal by autumn 2026.
* The airport's current plan to increase passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million per year was approved in 2024, but this new proposal would allow for even larger planes to be used.