RunwayNews - London City Airport

| Edition Twelve | June 2009 |
Welcome
While our last edition was only in
April, we have a bumper newsletter
for you this June to include
some of our latest projects both in
the airport’s operation and community
programme. You will see
our advertisement on page two for
community representatives to the
London City Airport Consultative
Committee (LCACC), a committe
which has been in existence since
before the airport opened in 1987.
Previously, some of community representatives, who
attend the LCACC on behalf of local residents, have
been recruited through Newham’s Community Forums.
However the way the Forums operate has recently
changed and as such we are seeking applications (see
page 2) from local people willing to participate. Greenwich
and Tower Hamlets representatives can be viewed
at www.lcacc.org.
One of our biggest community projects of late has been
the “Take off into Work” programme for local people
looking for assistance in applying to work at the airport.
This training into work programme has been developed
with the assistance of some of our on-site employers
such as HMS Host (airport catering), Cobalt Ground
Services (passenger handling), Nuance Group (tax and
duty free store) and WH Smith (retailers), who alongside
the airport operator are providing work placements,
training and interviews to candidates on the programme.
See page four for details of how to apply.
Finally, I look forward to seeing you all at this year’s Fun
Day on Saturday 4 July from 2.30pm - it will be another
great show. If you have any questions or queries on this
newsletter or the airport in general, please do contact
me on 020 7646 0042 or elizabeth@lcy.co.uk
This newsletter is printed on recycled paper
RunwayNews
Elizabeth
Hegarty
Airport Update
Newham to New York – East London
Takes a Bite of the Big Apple
This autumn British Airways will commence
services to New York (JFK) from London City
Airport. This innovative business class
service with 32 lie-flat beds will operate
alongside the existing routes served by British
Airways Cityflyer, the wholly-owned BA
subsidiary from a base at London City Airport.
The outbound flight to JFK will stop for fuel at
Shannon Airport in Ireland, where
passengers will pre-clear US Customs. This
will allow a quick exit in New York having
already completed the necessary
customs and immigration procedures.
The return flight to London will be a non-stop
service, allowing passengers to sleep overnight
before landing at LCA in the morning.
There will be two flights daily in each direction.
This exciting route will use a new
generation aircraft, the Airbus 318, which was
approved for use at LCA in Spring 2007. The
twin-engined jet is the “baby” of the Airbus
family and brings added benefits of new
technology with cleaner, quieter, more fuel
efficient engines. In addition, passengers will
be able to send texts, emails and access the
internet onboard - a first for
transatlantic flights.
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Representatives are sought from the following areas:
North Woolwich Silvertown West Silvertown
Custom House & Canning Town South Beckton
Representatives must:
• Have lived in the area they wish to represent for at least 12 months.
• Be aged 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to demonstrate, perhaps through membership of a Tenants’ and Residents’ Association or
local community group, that they have the means to collect views, information and enquiries from
members of the community in their particular area, and to disseminate information back to the
community from the Committee’s meetings, consultations and airport updates.
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LONDON CITY AIRPORT
CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
is seeking community representatives from Newham
Would you like to represent your community on matters
relating to the airport?
Are you able to attend quarterly meetings from 4.30pm on
weekdays?
Are you willing to provide your contact details for the
Committee’s website and local media?
If you can answer YES to the questions above, you may be
interested in applying to become a community representative on the
London City Airport Consultative Committee (LCACC).
The LCACC is a consultative body with a membership representing local communities, local and
public authorities, the airport and airport users. The committee is not a decision making body but an
organised forum to inform the diverse range of stakeholders of current issues relating to London City
Airport and the aviation industry and seek feedback.
Representatives are sought for a three year term and will be selected according to the criteria listed
above.
All applications must be received by 31 July 2009. For more information or to request an application
form, please contact secretary@lcacc.org or visit www.lcacc.org
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Airport Update
Exciting Embraer Tests
at London City Airport
Back in March, London City Airport had a
visitor – the Embraer 190SR. This new
generation aircraft forms part of British
Airways’ plans to replace their current fleet
of BAe RJ85 and RJ100 aircraft at London
City Airport. Over the course of a week, the
Embraer 190SR conducted over 40 take off
and landings to trial its steep approach
technology, parking ability on LCA aircraft
stands and also to conduct an intensive
noise evaluation. If the trials are successful
and the aircraft meets the strict operating
and noise control criteria unique to London
City Airport, the Embraer 190SR will be
approved for operations at LCA alongside
the Embraer 170 which undertook successful
trials in 2007.
The Embraer 190SR
2009 Route Update
New Routes Routes Ceased
Pilots Gather for
Biannual Forum
During March, chief and senior pilots from
all airlines operating at London City Airport
gathered at the biannual London City Airport
Pilots’ Forum.
The Forum is a two day conference hosted
by the airport operator, attended by the
airlines and the aiport Safety and
Operations Directors, plus regional and
local staff from National Air Traffic Services.
The LCA Pilots’ Forum provides pilots and
key ground personnel an opportunity to
discuss issues and matters relating to the
airport’s operation to maintain and improve
safety. The Forum also includes discussions
on operational and environmental
improvements that could be made at
London City Airport, on topics such as
runway occupancy, punctuality, performance
and air traffic control. An example is
minimising aircraft holding times both onthe
ground and in the air, which reduces the
amount of time aircraft engines are active.
In the first half of 2009, the airport has, as expected in the current economic climate,
experienced some route changes.
Isle of Man (Aer Arann) January Dublin (British Airways) March
Billund (British Airways) January Berlin (Lufthansa) March
Nantes (British Airways) April Oslo (SAS) March
Plymouth (Air SouthWest) April Geneva (Air France) April
Newquay (Air SouthWest) April Manchester (VLM) June
The Forum
New York (British Airways) October Stockholm (SAS) June
While British Airways and Air France have stopped services to Dublin and Geneva, these routes
are still accessible from London City Airport with other airlines (Cityjet and Swiss respectively). The
airport currently has interest from and discussion with other airlines about providing some of the
routes lost this year.
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Community Update
Beckton Artist’s
Work is a Hit(man)!
Local artist from Beckton, Parvin
Khoshdale, recently celebrated winning the
12th annual London City Airport Art Awards,
sponsored by West Ham United and the
London Borough of Newham with her oil on
canvas piece entitled “Hitman, the Proud
of Sport”. Parvin, who has entered the Art
Awards every year since it started, was the
lucky recipient of £500 cash and signed
West Ham memorabilia. The LCA Art
Awards is a competition for artists and
photographers who live locally to the airport
and this year a record number of entries
were received and displayed in the airport
terminal. The artists and their families
attended the annual prize ceremony at the
airport, where the winners were announced.
Winning Artist with Awards Sponsors
BA Seeking Great Britons
You may have seen in our last newsletter that
British Airways, official airline partner of the
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
has launched the “Great Britons” programme.
Great Britons is open to UK residents aged 16
and above to help foster talent in the run up to
2012. The programme offers free flights (180
this year) to allow budding music makers, film
makers or any talented individuals
support to develop in their field. Lucky
winners will also have access to luxury BA
Kellie Heath Joins the
Community Team
New Community Relations Executive, Kellie Heath,
joined London City Airport on Tuesday 26 May.
Kellie will be assisting the activities
of the Airport Community Team,
particularly the Education
Excellence Programme
including work experience. Kellie
is contactable on 020 7646 0025
or Kellie.Heath@lcy.co.uk.
Kellie Heath
Community Organisations
Take a Seat
Local Young People Enjoy Airport Donation
In recent months the Departure Lounge at
London City Airport has been refurbished. As
part of this refurbishment, a number of
luxurious leather tub chairs became
available - which the Community Team quickly
jumped on and donated to local community
organisations! The chairs are now settled in
their new homes and used by local people at
St John’s Community Centre in North
Woolwich, The Asta Centre in Silvertown and
Britannia Village Hall in West Silvertown.
Executive
Club
lounges, and
each will be given a winner’s pack which
includes a camcorder, perfect for recording
their amazing adventure. This once in a lifetime
chance will provide the boost needed for
careers to take off to the next exciting level.
To see how BA is supporting home-grown
talent or to apply, visit:
www.greatbritons.ba.com.
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Mentor Mandy
Every year London City Airport Limited, which
is the airport operator and largest employer
based on-site at the airport, celebrates the
achievements of its staff. Each “Employee of
the Month” from January to December is
invited to an event, where the overall
“Employee of the Year”, is announced.
In 2008, London City Airport Limited also
launched a “Volunteer of the Year” award, with
a £300 reward to the staff member who made
the most significant contribution to the Airport
Community Programme. Nominations were
made by the Community Team based on the
significance of the contribution depending on
the individual staff members’ skills and
circumstances.
The 2008 Volunteer of the Year was Mandy
Young Rowers
Enjoy Regatta
Rupal Patel from the Airport Community
Team recently learnt all about a new
sport – rowing. Through London City
Airport’s partnership with Poplar, Blackwall
and District Rowing Club, Rupal attended the
annual “Poplar Regatta”, which is held on the
Royal Albert Dock to the north of the airport
runway. The Regatta provides competitive
rowing for both able bodied and adaptive
rowers and is supported by the airport
through its Health and Wellbeing programme.
This year the Regatta saw more entries than
ever and the competition saw additional
control, communication and safety boats,
provided by London
City Airport’s
sponsorship. You
can view
photographs of the
Regatta at:
www.poplarregata.
co.uk.
Young Rowers
at the Regatta
Doherty, Terminal Team Leader, who was in
hot competition with three other staff members
for the crown. Mandy was selected by her
peers for her commitment to a local person on
a three-month work placement at the
airport, who had experienced health difficulties
and was looking to get back into work. Mandy
acted as a mentor, coaching and supporting
him through his
placement and
kept in regular
contact with the
partner charity
that
recommended
him.
Airport Staff Play
at the Boleyn
London City Airport’s Team
2008 Winner Mandy Doherty
A team of airport staff recently jumped at
the opportunity to play on West Ham
United’s home pitch at the Boleyn ground.
In a corporate tournament in aid of the
airport’s chosen charity, Richard House
Children’s Hospice in Beckton, the lads
from departments including the Airport Fire
Service, Ramp Services, the Jet Centre and
Finance competed in an afternoon of
football which raised hundreds of pounds.
Overall, our team placed fourth amongst
other staff teams from organisations
including London Overground, EMI Music,
the London Borough of Newham and
Canary Wharf Group.
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Saturday 4 July 2009
from 2.30pm - 6.30pm
Free Entry
The 2009 London City Airport Fun Day and Air Show is
taking place on Saturday 4 July and will this year include
more exciting activities than ever before.
The sporting-themed event in aid of Richard House Children’s Hospice, London
City Airport’s chosen charity for 14 years, will host:
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With support from
Roller Disco
Football Pitch
Premier League Football Coaches
Aircraft Tours
Flight Simulator
Children’s Ski Play Area
60 Metre Running Track with “School Sports Day” Races
Climbing Wall
Bungee Trampoline
Basketball Workshops
Two DLR Land Trains
Name:
Air BP signature
Artwork type: EPS
Colour set up: Spot, Pantone
Reference: AR 8.2 23.1 00 .
Desktop to Datacentre
No Nonsense IT Services
Competition - Win passes for a family of four
to the Fun Day VIP lounge
To enter, all you need to do is answer the question below. Complete
your details and post this form to Jas Dhuria, London City
Airport, City Aviation House, Royal Docks, London, E16 2PB, or
hand your completed form in at the Information Desk in the Airport
Terminal.
Question: Which famous boxer did Parvin Khosdale from Beckton paint
to win first prize in the London City Airport Annual Art Awards?
a) Ricky “Hitman” Hatton
b) Ricky “Hillman” Hatton
c) Ricky “Hotman” Hatton
Terms & conditions: Competition is not open to employees at London City
Airport. Competition closes Friday 26 June 2009.
Name:
Address:
In aid of
Contact daytime phone number:
Question Answer:
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Planning Application
Update
London City Airport continues to work with the
Local Planning Authority (Newham) to finalise
the legal agreement required to
implement the planning application approved
in October 2008. The application sought to
increase annual flight movements at the
airport to 120,000 from 80,000.
The legal agreement will detail contributions
from the airport to sound insulation,
public transport infrastructure, sustainability
and air quality initiatives, employment,
education, training and community projects,
and local landscaping.
Prize Winner
Last edition’s prize
winner was Lin
Lefrancois from North
Woolwich, pictured here
with Rupal, collecting her
pair of flight tickets from
London City Airport to the
Isle of Man.
Congratulations Lin!
Contacts
London City Airport
Royal Docks
London
E16 2PX
www.londoncityairport.com
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Elizabeth Hegarty
020 7646 0042
elizabeth@lcy.co.uk
Rupal Patel
020 7646 0041
Rupal.Patel@lcy.co.uk
Kellie Heath
020 7646 0025
Kellie.Heath@lcy.co.uk
Lin with Rupal at London
City Airport
AIRPORT DEvELOPMENT
Janet Goulton
020 7646 0530
janet@lcy.co.uk
ENvIRONMENT
Adam Tally
0203 203 2121
Adam.Tally@lcy.co.uk
OPERATIONS POLICY &
PLANNING
Gary Hodgetts
020 7646 0006
gary@lcy.co.uk
To view the planning
application documents, visit:
www.londoncityairport.com/PlanningApplication.
London City Airport
Airport Web Casts
In addition to keeping our neighbours up
to date with operations and developments
at London City Airport through newsletters
such as this, the airport also produces web
casts. These are posted on our website and
include features for passengers and other
airport stakeholders.
To view the latest web casts, please visit:
http://www.londoncityairport.com/AboutUs/News.aspx
RECRUITMENT
Reed Specialist
020 7517 3594
www.londoncityairport.com/
recruitment
CONSULTATIvE COMMITTEE
Chair
John Adshead
chairman@lcacc.org
Secretary
Stuart Innes
secretary@lcacc.org
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