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London City Airport (LCY) has applied to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to permit the operation of Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The airport aims to enhance its leisure offerings while targeting a passenger capacity of 9 million by 2031.
The airport stated that if the proposal to welcome the “cleaner, quieter aircraft” is approved, it would create opportunities for new routes and encourage airlines to modernize their fleets.
London City’s chief executive, Alison FitzGerald, expressed her enthusiasm about potentially introducing the A320neo aircraft at the airport. She stated, “The arrival of the A320neo is incredibly exciting. It would expand the range of leisure destinations available to our passengers, allow for growth without increasing the number of flight movements, contribute to essential economic development, and accelerate the transition to cleaner, quieter, new-generation aircraft.”
In August 2024, the government approved the airport’s plans to increase its annual passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million by 2031. This decision included no increase to the permitted number of yearly flights and no new infrastructure.
The airport considers the introduction of the A320neo” to “essential for enhancing its leisure offerings. This aircraft can accommodate over 180 passengers, depending on the seat configuration, and it has a range of over 1,000 km, allowing it to cover significant areas in Europe.
If you’ve ever flown out of London City Airport, you would’ve noticed that takeoffs feel like sitting in a rocket. Although I’ve never sat in a rocket before, I assume that’s how it feels. London City has requested the CAA approve a new flight procedure. The current approach angle restricts the types of aircraft operating at the airport and requires certification for a steep approach.
