City Airport at the Royal Courts of Justice

London City Airport (LCY) has released figures showing its economic contribution to UK plc, as a tiny minority of neighbours have launched a legal battle against an expansion approved by Newham Council.  It is reminiscent of the campaign in the 1980s by another self-styled small group trying to stop the airport being built at all. 

Today LCY is the catalyst for the successful commercial and residential expansion of the whole of the Royal Docks and much beyond.  A study shows £197m is spent by business tourists and £115m by leisure tourists coming in via London City.  According to consultancy York Aviation operations and businesses at the site generate £100m and the airport supports more than 2,700 jobs.

Residents from campaign group Flight The Flights are opposing the Council’s decision to allow a 50% increase in flights at the airport because, it is claimed, it didn’t consider changes to Government policy on climate change or properly consulted boroughs and people in the surrounding area.

The hearing took place at the Royal Courts of Justice with judgement expected by end of the year. www.londoncityairport.com www.fighttheflights.com

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