A £200 million expansion plan for London City Airport in the heart of London’s Royal Docks, has been given the go ahead. The plan will mean an increase of annual flights from 70,000 to 111,000 by 2023.
It will create an estimated 1,500 new jobs and double the economic impact of the airport to £1.5 billion a year. Over 3.65 million passengers used London City Airport during 2014, which was its busiest year to date. A recent survey found that 68% of Newham residents supported the expansion plans, while a further 20% were neutral. 84% of respondents said that the airport brings mostly advantages to the local area.
