London City faces opposition to plans for A320neo operations

• Plans for A320-200N operations at London City Airport faced opposition.
• The London Assembly environment committee expressed concerns.
• Issues centre on noise, emissions and resident impacts.
• The airport proposed fewer flights with larger aircraft.
• The UK Civil Aviation Authority expects to decide by autumn 2026.

Plans to enable A320-200N operations at London City Airport have met opposition. The London Assembly environment committee raised concerns over noise and emissions. The committee called for independent assessments before any decision.

The airport stated that the revised approach profile would support larger newer aircraft with fewer flights. England’s Civil Aviation Authority plans to decide by autumn 2026.

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