AIRBUS A318 & A319 could soon be operating out of London City Airport which has a problem with the departed BAe/AVRO series, the only large aircraft currently approved for the 1200m strip, a former wharf. According to the airport the aircraft is technically OK for landing and take-off but there is a problem with the apron, which was never designed for such a large, and tall aircraft. LCY currently is looking at expanding stand space at the western extremity of the boarding gates. If the smallest of the A320 family were approved it could open up the airport to European operators of the aircraft who have not considered LCY. Iberia and Madrid would be a perfect route. The smaller Embraer 170 is also expected to be approved soon for the airport.
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