00:00Calls are growing for London's city airport expansion to be paused until independent
00:05assessments examine impact on East London communities. London Assemblymember Leonie
00:11Cooper has raised concerns in a letter to CEO Andy Cliff. In 2024, ministers approved plans to
00:18raise capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million passengers annually. The scheme includes more
00:24early morning and weekend flights over Newham skies. Residents and climate campaigners oppose
00:30expansion due to rising aviation noise concerns. Airport says larger aircrafts could reduce total
00:36flights and noise overall. The Civil Aviation Authority is expected to decide on new approach
00:42angles this autumn.
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