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Give a voice to residents impacted by London City Aiport. www.hacaneast.org.uk

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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Next year London City will consult on plans which will allow bigger planes like the A320neo to use the airport by flying lower on arrival. HACAN East has just published a report comparing the A320neo with the other aircraft, including smaller planes. hacaneast.org.uk/s/Noise-Less...
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Government gives the go-ahead for a second runway at Gatwick (an extra 100,000 flights a year) but campaigners expected to challenge the decision in the courts www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Gatwick given green light for £2.2bn second runway plan
Heidi Alexander approves expansion to allow 100,000 more flights a year
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
A powerful video about what it is like to live in Leytonstone in NE London under both the Heathrow and London City flight paths and call for a break from the noise when the flightpaths are reorganised over the next couple of years.
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Thousands protested against night flights in many countries on Saturday. We have put a small selection of the many pictures on our website: uecna.eu/thousands-pr...
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Thousands Protest Against Night Flights - UECNA
Over 200 organisations have signed a petition from Stay Grounded calling for a Ban on Night Flights. 13th September marked a Day of Action in support of a ban. Thousands of people took park in action....
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Below is our latest newsletter
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Today there will be demonstrations across Europe and beyond calling for an end to night flights. We have made this short video saying why we believe night flights are unnecessary:
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
An email we received from a resident in NE London who is overflown by both Heathrow and London City planes. He feels 'broken and helpless' because of the constant noise. The sooner respite is introduced so residents get a break from the noise, the better.
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
International Day for the Ban on Night Flights at Airports: September 13th UECNA is supporting this initiative from Stay Grounded. Read & sign the declaration: stay-grounded.org/ban-night-fl... Your group can also take part. Find more information in this briefing docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The key to being able to cope with aircraft noise is to have long periods of respite, says Linda, a Leytonstone resident. We are calling for respite to be built into London City's plans when it revises its flight paths over the next couple of years. londonist.com/london/trans...
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In Pictures: London City Airport, Then And Now
Fewer propellers these days.
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
London City Airport has been sold. The Australian giant Macquarie has bought stakes in Bristol, Birmingham and London City airports from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for an undisclosed amount. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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Australia's Macquarie picks up stakes in UK airports
Australia's Macquarie Group said on Wednesday that its asset management arm has acquired stakes in Bristol, Birmingham and London City airports from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for an undisclosed amount.
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
UECNA WEBINAR 15th July, 6pm (CET) A webinar with a difference! UECNA chair John Stewart will lead a discussion: “If some airports can operate more quietly, why can’t they all?” Bring your own examples, good & bad, for discussion. For zoom link: uecna.eu
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Strong rumours reported in today's Sunday Times that infrastructure giant Macquarie is closing in on a multibillion-pound swoop for Birmingham, Bristol and London City airports. Current owner of the airports Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan wants to sell. www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
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Macquarie in swoop for three UK city airports
Australian bank finalising deal for Birmingham, Bristol and London City after Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan decides to sell up
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The end of London City's concentrated flight paths could be in sight. Yesterday Government confirmed UKADS, the body which will co-ordinate the flight path changes in London & SE, will be set up by NATS. Public consultation likely 2026. www.gov.uk/government/p... (thread)
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A new approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth
An Action Plan setting out the government's approach to regulation and regulators
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
London City wants to attract bigger planes. Since they could not land as steeply as the current planes, it has asked the CAA permission for these planes to land at a shallower angle. City hopes by using bigger planes it can increase passengers but limit growth in flights. Public consultation 2026.
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
This was a tremendous UECNA webinar last night Dr Jamie Banks, President of Quiet Communities USA, outlined a fascinating survey they did of the attitudes towards aircraft noise of communities impacted by it. One which can be repeated by all communities. Catch it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=81aK...
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UECNA Webinar Dr Jamie Banks - Overflown communities reaction to aircraft noise
YouTube video by John Stewart
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Whatever country we are in, if we live under a flight path, we will relate to these words of a New York resident.
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
UECNA Webinar 19 May 6pm (CET) ‘Aviation-impacted communities are experiencing mental & physical health impacts that extend beyond annoyance’. Dr Jamie Banks on a major study showing huge health & economic costs of noise Questions/Discussion Zoom link uecna.eu
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
UECNA Webinar 19 May 6pm (CET) ‘Aviation-impacted communities are experiencing mental & physical health impacts that extend beyond annoyance’. Dr Jamie Banks on a major study showing huge health & economic costs of noise Questions/Discussion Zoom link uecna.eu
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
First-class report from CBT finds that with more train services & routes through the Channel Tunnel, in 15 yrs 28.5m people could be travelling between the UK & Europe by rail, cutting flights & adding at least £1bn to the UK economy per yr. Full report: ow.ly/so2L50VBFLR
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Runways to Railways: unlocking the potential of the Channel Tunnel
In this report, we examine the barriers and, crucially, the enablers to increasing the market share of international rail.
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Luton Airport expansion forced through by UK Government. It rejected the recommendation of the Planning Inquiry to refuse Britain's 4th largest airport permission to double its passenger numbers. A key reason for refusal was extra noise. thetimes.com/uk/transport...
thetimes.com
Luton airport expansion forced through by ministers
The planning inspectorate had rejected the project, which will almost double the number of passengers, because of environmental fears
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
You can watch UECNA's Webinar where Professor Dr Thomas Munzel brilliantly outlined the very real effects noise, and particularly noise at night, can have on health. youtube.com/watch?v=pWhU...
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Heathrow to Canary Wharf in 8 MINUTES: Flying taxis to launch in UK mol.im/a/14506587 but how noisy will they be?
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Heathrow to Canary Wharf in 8 MINUTES: Flying taxis to launch in UK
Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with Joby Aviation in a partnership that aims to offer 'seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK'.
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
UECNA WEBINAR March 25, 18:00 CET We are privileged Dr Thomas Münzel, senior professor of cardiology at the University of Mainz, will speak about the impact of aircraft noise on health Questions, Discussion To register uecna.eu
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
2024 saw a 5% increase in passenger numbers at London City compared with 2023, down on pre-Covid 2019 when there were 5,100,025 passengers. 2024 figure, 3,569,871. There were almost 30,000 fewer flights than in 2019. In 2024 57% of passengers were leisure; 43% business. 10 yrs ago over 60% business
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
UECNA WEBINAR March 25, 18:00 CET We are privileged Dr Thomas Münzel, senior professor of cardiology at the University of Mainz, will speak about the impact of aircraft noise on health Questions, Discussion To register www.uecna.eu
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
BREAKING: Gatwick 2nd runway decision delayed by government until autumn. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Government was "minded to approve" plans but concerns remain over noise prevention and public transport provision. news.sky.com/story/gatwic...
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Gatwick second runway expansion approval delayed by government
The Transport Secretary is seeking some environmental adjustments to the airport's expansion plans as the government grapples green and growth pressures.
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Plans to expand St Pancras capacity to cater for 5,000 passengers per hr would pave the way for more train operators and direct trains to Frankfurt, Milan, Geneva & Zurich. Expect the competition to force Eurostar to up its game & lower its fares. www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
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London to Milan direct after St Pancras expansion
A planned overhaul of the station will triple capacity as the owner seeks to attract more train operators to compete with Eurostar
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Heathrow will outline its plans for a 3rd runway this summer, with a formal planning application expected in 2027. www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
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Heathrow to push ahead with plans for third runway and new terminals
The airport’s chief executive will say he is ‘ending years of doubt’ on stalled expansion after Rachel Reeves gave her backing
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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London City Airport expansion sparks noise row in blow for Reeves’s growth plan
Residents object to rule change that would allow low-flying larger aircraft
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
We've met with City Airport re: its proposal to alter the gradient used by planes. The situation is better than first seemed. City has asked CAA to allow the A320 neo plane to use a 4.5 degree gradient. But all other planes will still use the 5.5 degree gradient. Public consultation later this year.
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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Came across this archive footage yesterday. There's a section on LCY seven mins in. The contrast between the original 'vision' and where we are now is stark... youtu.be/gcENS_UKnwE?...
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Docklands
YouTube video by Michael Dunton
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
London City confirms it wants permission for planes to land and take off lower. This will mean more noise as we explain below. www.londoncityairport.com/media-centre...
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
London City targets budget leisure market with a bid to alter the take-off and landing gradients (currently steeper than other airports) used by aircraft flying into and out of the airport to accommodate easyJet and WizzAir planes news.sky.com/story/london...
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London City Airport targets leisure market with A320neo move
The capital's fifth-biggest airport will apply to the CAA to amend rules which would enable the Airbus jet used by easyJet and Wizz Air to use it, Sky News learns.
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Heathrow third runway on the agenda - again
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uecna.bsky.social @uecna.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
UECNA Webinar Impact of Aircraft Noise on Children’s Learning January 27 18:00 CET Charlotte Clarke, Professor of Environmental Epidemiology at London University, author RANCH Study on children's learning Questions, discussion For zoom link uecna.eu
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
"Ministers are set to publicly signal support for a long-sought third runway at Heathrow, sign off on plans to bring the second strip at Gatwick into full-time use, and allow an increase in the capacity at Luton Airport", claims inside sources. archive.ph/2025.01.20-1...
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
London City is up for sale. Below the full article in today's Sunday Times
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
The barrister who represented HACAN East at this year's London City Planning Inquiry, Estelle Dehon KC, named Planning and Environment Silk of the Year at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024 Well done @estelledehon! cornerstonebarristers.com/estelle-deho...
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Estelle Dehon KC named Planning and Environment Silk of the Year at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024 | Cornerstone Barristers
Estelle Dehon KC has been named Planning and Environment Silk of the Year at the prestigious Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024. In recent years, Estelle […]
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
It can be done. Trains can be cheaper and quicker. miomyitaly.com/trains-in-it...
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HACAN East @hacaneast.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
We give a voice to residents impacted by London City Airport
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