00:00Plans to allow larger aircraft at London City Airport face opposition from politicians over concerns about noise, emissions and increased
00:09flight activity.
00:10The East London Airport wants approval to operate planes such as the Airbus A320neo by lowering its flight approach path
00:18into the airport.
00:19But a London Assembly Committee has called for the plans to be halted until independent assessments are carried out.
00:25The committee warns that lowering the approach could see aircraft flying about 90 feet lower over parts of East London.
00:33It also raises concerns about the possibility of increased overall flight numbers.
00:38The Civil Aviation Authority is due to make a decision later this year.
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