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London City Airport (LCY) is seeking to expand its operations by introducing Airbus A320neo aircraft, potentially opening new routes and increasing passenger capacity. Currently the fifth busiest airport in London, LCY primarily serves European business and short-haul travelers with around 90 departures daily.
The airport has applied to the U.K.'s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for permission to alter its takeoff and landing gradients. If approved, this change would allow A320neo planes to operate at LCY. The A320neo can carry up to 180 passengers, significantly more than the current largest aircraft at LCY, the Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jets.
The introduction of the A320neo could attract low-budget carriers like EasyJet and Wizz Air, which already operate these aircraft. This development may lead to new routes for leisure travelers seeking affordable flights across Europe.
