Summary
In Spring 2020, the London City Airport (LCY) is undergoing a transformative £500 million expansion project, the City Airport Development Programme (CADP). CADP responds to the need for increased airport capacity to meet the forecast for travel demand through 2030. The expansion project is a result of consecutive reviews and updates to keep up with increasing demand as well as to keep up with a changing aviation policy in the UK, local policy requirements, and technology advances. Airports respond to service needs by increasing capacity. LCY showcases how a space-constrained airport responds to increased demand, makes the best use of its existing runway, and leverages technology s potential. Moreover, as increased capacity has inevitable environmental trade-offs in terms of noise, air quality, and climate change, the case explores LCY s approach for a balanced environmental, social, and economic performance. In parallel, it provides an insight into how pursuing sustainability and resilience reduces risks and maximizes long-term returns for investors.
Research director
Prof. Spiro Pollalis
Research core team
Evgenia Hagistavrou, Research Associate
Case study written by
Evgenia Hagistavrou, Research Associate
