![]() ![]() “For over 35 years we’ve made a major contribution to Newham’s economy including the Royal Docks and over that time tens of thousands of Newham residents have worked at the airport and today we’re one of Newham’s largest employers.” He told the room: “London City Airport is proud to call Newham home. London City Airport CEO Robert Sinclair said the proposals were part of the airport’s larger plans to increase the number of annual passengers from 6.5million to nine million by 2031. The London airport wanted to extend its cut-off time for flights from 1pm on Saturdays to 6.30pm all year round and 7.30pm during the summer months, as well increasing its daily limit of flights from six to nine between 6.30am and 7am. There was a round of applause in the council chamber this afternoon after the council’s strategic development committee unanimously voted against the plans. Newham Council has rejected London City Airport’s plans to extend its flying time on Saturday afternoons following strong opposition from residents and councillors. Newham rejects London City Airport bid to schedule flights after 1pm on Saturdays as councillor says residents lives “blighted” by airport reports Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Plane landing at London City Airport across the water from Royal Albert Dock in Newham.
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