London City Airport (IATA: LCY, ICAO: EGLC) is a single-runway airport, intended for use by STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) airliners, and principally serving the financial districts of London. It is located on a former Docklands site, directly opposite the London Regatta Centre, in the London Borough of Newham in East London, England, and was developed by the engineering company Mowlem in 1986/87. London City is the fifth-largest international airport in size serving the London area after Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... American International Group, Inc. ... Categories: Companies traded on NYSE | General Electric subsidiaries | Corporation stubs ... The Credit Suisse Group (SWX:CSGN, NYSE: CS) is a financial services company, headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The 02 and Canary Wharf from the Royal Victoria Dock. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the construction material. ... Aeronautical Information Publication (or AIP) is defined by ICAO as a publication issued by or with the authority of a state and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation. ... National Air Traffic Services Ltd. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... A Zenair CH701 STOL light aircraft Polish STOL light aircraft PZL-104M Wilga of Polish Border Guard at Radom Air Show in 2005. ... An Airbus A340 airliner operated by Air Jamaica An airliner is a large fixed-wing aircraft with the primary function of transporting paying passengers. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The 02 and Canary Wharf from the Royal Victoria Dock. ... This article is about the London borough. ... East London area East London is the name commonly given to the north eastern part of London, England on the north side of the River Thames. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Mowlem is one of the UKs largest construction and engineering companies. ... Heathrow redirects here. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom after Heathrow. ... The lawn in front of Stansted Airport used to attract large numbers of people waiting for their flight during the summer. ... London Luton Airport (IATA: LTN, ICAO: EGGW) (previously called Luton International Airport)[3] is an international airport located on the edge of the town of Luton, Bedfordshire, England approximately north of London. ...

London City Airport has a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P728) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction, subject to an aircraft being approved for a 5.5 degree or steeper approach.

The airport has produced a master plan outlining their vision for growth up to 2030. The plan shows a phased expansion of the airport to a maximum capacity of 8 million passengers per annum, without the addition of a second runway, or significant expansion of the current airport boundaries. ^[3]

London City Airport was purchased in October 2006 by a consortium comprising AIG Financial Products Corp. and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for an undisclosed sum. Speculation suggests the sale is valued at over £750 million. In 2007, London City Airport experienced a record 2.9 million passengers; a 23 percent rise over 2006.

Since 1996 the airport has been managed by its Chief Executive, Richard Gooding OBE.

History of the airport

Proposal and construction

The airport was first proposed in 1981 by Reg Ward, who was Chief Executive of the newly formed London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) that was responsible for the regeneration of the area. He in turn discussed the proposal with Sir Philip Beck (Chairman of John Mowlem & Co plc) and the idea of an airport for Docklands was born. By November of that year Mowlem and Brymon Airways had submitted an outline proposal to the LDDC for a Docklands STOLport city centre gateway.^[4] The London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) was a quango set up in 1981 to regenerate the Docklands area of east London. ... Mowlem is one of the UKs largest construction and engineering companies. ... History In 1972, Brymon Airways was co-founded by Journalist Bill Bryce and Racing Driver Chris Amon. ... A Zenair CH701 STOL light aircraft Polish STOL light aircraft PZL-104M Wilga of Polish Border Guard at Radom Air Show in 2005. ...

On 27 June 1982 Brymon Captain Harry Gee landed a de Havilland Canada Dash 7 aircraft on Heron Quays, in the nearby West India Docks, in order to demonstrate the feasibility of the STOLport project. Later that year the LDDC published a feasability study, an opinion poll amongst local residents showed a majority in favour of the development of the airport, and Mowlem submitted the application for planning permission.^[4] is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... A Dash-7 at Stanley The de Havilland Canada DHC-7, popularly the Dash 7, is a turboprop powered regional airliner with STOL capabilities. ... Heron Quays is an area of Docklands in London, UK. It has a Docklands Light Railway station, which was moved South after the development was expanded. ... The West India Docks are a series of docks on the Isle of Dogs in London. ... Main article: Town and Country Planning in the United Kingdom Planning permission or planning consent is the permission required in the United Kingdom in order to be allowed to build on land, or change the use of land or buildings. ...

A 63 day planning enquiry started on 6 June 1983. By the middle of the following year, the Secretary of State for Transport had indicated that he was disposed to agree the application, but asked for further details. After the failure of a court case brought by the Greater London Council in 1985, outline planning permission was granted in May of that year, followed by the grant of detailed planning permission in early 1986.^[4] is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ... The Secretary of State for Transport is the member of the cabinet responsible for the British Department for Transport. ... Arms of the Greater London Council The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. ...

Construction began on the site shortly after permission was granted, with the Prince of Wales laying the foundation stone of the terminal building on May 29, 1986. The first aircraft landed on May 31, 1987, with the first commercial services operating from October 26, 1987. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened London City Airport in November of the same year.^[4] This article is about the title Prince of Wales. ... is the 149th day of the year (150th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 1987. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 1987. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ...

Placing a commercial airport into congested airspace (the London Terminal Area (TMA)) was a challenge for the National Air Traffic Services (NATS). In the event, a new airspace authority, Thames Radar, was established to provide a radar control service and provide safe separations for London City arrivals and departures.^{[citation needed]} National Air Traffic Services Ltd. ... For other uses, see Radar (disambiguation). ...

Operation and extension

Looking east to London City Airport from Royal Victoria Dock

In 1988, the first full year of operation, the airport handled 133,000 passengers. The earliest scheduled flights were operated to and from Paris, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. With a runway of only 1080 metres in length, and a glideslope of 7.5 degrees, the airport could only be used by a very limited number of aircraft types, principally the Dash 7 and the smaller Dornier Do 228. In 1989, the airport submitted a planning application to extend the runway, allowing the use of a larger number of aircraft types.^[4][5] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (3072 × 2304 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (3072 × 2304 pixel, file size: 3. ... Looking west towards Canary Wharf: note in mid-ground the pile of rubbish millenimum dome The Royal Victoria Dock is the largest of three docks in the Royal Docks of east London, now part of the redeveloped Docklands. ... This article is about the capital of France. ... For other uses, see Amsterdam (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Motto: Sterker door strijd (Stronger through Struggle) Location of Rotterdam Coordinates: , Country Province Government  - Mayor Ivo Opstelten  - Aldermen Jeannette Baljeu Hamit Karakus Orhan Kaya Lucas Bolsius Jantine Kriens Dominic Schrijer Roelf de Boer Leonard Geluk Area [1]  - Total 319 km² (123. ... Glideslope is the word used for the final approach segment of an Instrument Approach by an airpline, by means of ILS (Instrument Landing System) or MLS (Microwave Landing System). ... The Dornier Do 228 is a small German twin turboprop STOL-utility aircraft, manufactured by Dornier GmbH (later DASA Dornier, Fairchild-Dornier) from 1981 until 1998. ...

In 1990 the airport handled 230,000 passenger, but the figures fell drastically after the Gulf War and did not recover until 1993 when 245,000 passengers were carried. By this time the extended runway had been approved and opened (on March 5, 1992). At the same time the glideslope was reduced to 5.5 degrees, still steep for a European airport, but sufficient to allow a larger range of aircraft, including the BAe 146 regional jet liner, to serve the airport.^[4] For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... This article is about the day. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The BAe 146 (also known as the Avro RJ) is a medium-sized commercial aircraft manufactured by BAE SYSTEMS. It carries its four jet engines on a high wing above the fuselage; not below, or at mid-fuselage, as on most conventional civilian aircraft. ...

By 1995 passenger numbers reached the half million, and Mowlem sold the airport to Irish businessman Dermot Desmond. Five years later passenger numbers had climbed to 1,580,000, and over 52,000 flights were operated. In 2002 the new jet centre catering for corporate aviation was opened, along with additional aircraft stands at the western end of the apron. In 2003 a new holding point was established at the eastern end of the runway, enabling aircraft awaiting takeoff to hold there whilst other aircraft landed.^[4] Dermot Desmond (born 1950, Cork, Ireland) is regarded as one of Irelands most successful entrepreneurs. ...

By 2006, more than 2.3 million passengers used the airport. On December 2, 2005, London City Airport DLR station opened on a branch of the Docklands Light Railway, providing rail access to the airport for the first time, and providing fast rail links to Canary Wharf and the City of London. On November 30, 2006, the airport was sold to a consortium consisting of insurer AIG and Global Infrastructure Partners.^[2][4] is the 336th day of the year (337th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... London City Airport DLR Station, shortly after opening London City Airport DLR station is a station on the Docklands Light Railway which opened in December 2005. ... London Transport Portal The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light rail system serving the redeveloped Docklands area of East London, England. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Motto: Domine dirige nos Latin: Lord, guide us Shown within Greater London Sovereign state Constituent country Region Greater London Status City and Ceremonial County Admin HQ Guildhall Government  - Leadership see text  - Mayor David Lewis  - MP Mark Field  - London Assembly John Biggs Area  - Total 1. ... is the 334th day of the year (335th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... American International Group, Inc. ...

The airport today

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The location of London City Airport within Greater London

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Operations

The airport has stringent rules imposed on the noise impact from aircraft operations. This, together with the physical dimensions of the runway and the steep glideslope, limits the aircraft types that can use London City Airport. Flying machine redirects here. ...

Mid-range airliners seen at London City include the ATR42, DHC Dash 8, BAe-146 Whisperjet, Dornier 328, Embraer ERJ 135, Embraer E-Jets^[6], Fokker 70, Fokker 50 and Saab 2000. Successful compatibility testing for the Airbus A318 was undertaken in 2006. Categories: Stub | International airliners 1980-1989 ... Dash 8 is also a series of diesel locomotives built by GE; see List of GE locomotives The de Havilland Canada Dash 8 is a series of twin-engined, medium range, turboprop airliners introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. ... The BAe 146 (also known as the Avro RJ) is a medium-sized commercial aircraft manufactured by BAE SYSTEMS. It carries its four jet engines on a high wing above the fuselage; not below, or at mid-fuselage, as on most conventional civilian aircraft. ... The Dornier 328 is a turboprop-powered commuter airliner. ... Embraer 145 of the Brazilian police (Photo: Lindomar Cruz /ABr) Embraer ERJ 135 American Eagle ERJ 140 British Airways Citiexpress (Now BA Connect) ERJ 145 in British Airways utopia livery Pathania Embraer ERJ 145 cockpit Régional ERJ145 operating for Air France bmi regional ERJ 145 The Embraer ERJ 145... The Embraer E-Jets are a series of narrowbody, twin-engined, medium range, jet airliners produced in Brazil. ... The Fokker 70 is a 70 seat, twin engine jet airliner developed as a smaller version of the larger, 100 seat Fokker 100 jetliner. ... The Fokker 50 is a turboprop-powered airliner, designed as a refinement of and successor to the highly successful Fokker F27 Friendship. ... Carpatair Saab 2000. ... The Airbus A320 is a short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ...

Corporate aircraft such as the Beechcraft Super King Air, Cessna Citation, Hawker 400, Hawker 800, and variants of the Dassault Falcon bizjet are increasingly common. Helicopters are denied access for environmental reasons. It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Beechcraft King Air and Beechcraft Super King Air, accessible from a disambiguation page. ... The Cessna Citation is a marketing name used by Cessna for its lines of business jets. ... Hawker 800SP A Hawker 800 on the tarmac The Hawker 800 is a mid-size twin-engine corporate aircraft. ... The Falcon is a family of business jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation. ... Business jet (slang, Bizjet) is a term for a jet aircraft, usually of modest size, designed for transporting small groups of business people for commercial reasons at a time convenient to their business needs. ... For other uses, see Helicopter (disambiguation). ...

Operations are restricted to 05.30 to 21.00 Monday to Friday, 05.30 to 11.30 on Saturdays and 11.30 to 21.00 on Sundays. The 24 hour closure of the airport between 11.30 on Saturday and 11.30 on Sunday is in order to give local residents some relief from noise.^[7]

The size of the airport, constrained by the water-filled Royal Albert and King George V docks to the north and south respectively, means that there are no covered maintenance facilities for aircraft. The Royal Albert Dock is one of three docks in the Royal Docks of east London, now part of the redeveloped Docklands. ... The King George V Dock is one of three docks in the Royal Docks of east London, now part of the redeveloped Docklands. ...

Terminal facilities

London City Airport is small compared with the other four London international airports. Users include business travellers from London's Docklands and financial district, and leisure passengers. Inside the terminal there are 22 check-in desks plus 12 self-service kiosks for Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa and SAS. There are ten gates at London City Airport, with a further five stands to the west and four stands to the east connected via an airside bus. Air France (formally Société Air France) is Europes largest airline company. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... Deutsche Lufthansa AG (ISIN: DE0008232125) (pronounced ) is the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried (second is Air France - KLM), and the flag carrier of Germany. ... Scandinavian Airlines System or SAS is a multi-national airline for Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and the leading carrier in the Scandinavian countries, based in Stockholm, Sweden and owned by SAS AB. It is a founding member of the Star Alliance. ...

It has become a useful adjunct to London's larger airports, particularly for workers in Docklands, and has met its operating costs in recent years. It is an important element in the Newham labour market and, together with the nearby ExCeL Exhibition Centre, has stimulated a local surge of hotel building. On the other hand the airport flight path restricts the maximum height of new skyscrapers in and around Canary Wharf, and the management keeps a close watch on planning applications for tall buildings in the area. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The 02 and Canary Wharf from the Royal Victoria Dock. ... This article is about the London borough. ... ExCel Exhibition Centre The ExCeL Exhibition Centre is a large purpose-built exhibition centre in the Royal Docks area of Londons redeveloped Docklands, at grid reference TQ408807. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

London City Airport is the closest private jet centre to central London. In 2005 the centre was voted the best corporate aviation passenger handling facility in Europe by European Business Air News.

LCY is at its busiest during the winter months, when a rise in total passengers is seen due to flights to ski resorts run by Swiss International Air Lines.^{[citation needed]} A shaped, twin-tip alpine ski. ... For other uses, see Swiss (disambiguation). ...

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines fly to London City Airport:

• Air France
  • operated by CityJet (Dublin, Geneva, Nice, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, Zurich)
    • operated by Scot Airways (Belfast-City [ends 24 May], Dundee, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, Strasbourg)
• Air One
  • operated by Transwede Airways (Milan-Linate)
• Austrian Airlines
  • operated by Austrian Arrows (Vienna)
• British Airways
  • operated by BA CityFlyer (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin [begins 1 June], Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Glasgow-International, Madrid, Nice, Warsaw, Zürich)
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • operated by KLM Cityhopper (Amsterdam)
• Lufthansa
  • operated by Augsburg Airways (Frankfurt)
  • operated by Contact Air (Düsseldorf, Hamburg)
  • operated by Eurowings (Berlin-Tegel, Frankfurt)
  • operated by Lufthansa CityLine (Frankfurt, Munich)
• Luxair (Luxembourg, Saarbrucken [begins 1 September])
• Scandinavian Airlines System
  • operated by Atlantic Airways (Copenhagen)
  • operated by Transwede Airways (Oslo, Stockholm-Arlanda)
• Swiss International Air Lines
  • operated by Swiss European Air Lines (Basel/Mulhouse, Geneva, Zürich)
• VLM Airlines (Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Groningen, Isle of Man, Jersey, Luxembourg, Manchester, Rotterdam)

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Ground transportation

London City Airport DLR station

London City Airport is linked to both London's new financial district at Canary Wharf and to the traditional financial district of the City of London via the Docklands Light Railway, and with interchange to the London Underground at various stations. London City Airport DLR station is situated immediately adjacent to the terminal building, with enclosed access to and from the elevated platforms. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3072x2048, 2724 KB) © Tom Page http://www. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3072x2048, 2724 KB) © Tom Page http://www. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Motto: Domine dirige nos Latin: Lord, guide us Shown within Greater London Sovereign state Constituent country Region Greater London Status City and Ceremonial County Admin HQ Guildhall Government  - Leadership see text  - Mayor David Lewis  - MP Mark Field  - London Assembly John Biggs Area  - Total 1. ... London Transport Portal The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light rail system serving the redeveloped Docklands area of East London, England. ... The London Underground is a rapid transit system that serves a large part of Greater London and some neighbouring areas of Essex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. ... London City Airport DLR Station, shortly after opening London City Airport DLR station is a station on the Docklands Light Railway which opened in December 2005. ...

The airport is served by London Bus services 473 and 474 running to local East London destinations, however the express shuttle buses that formerly ran to various destination were withdrawn after the DLR line was built. The airport also has both short and long term car parks, both within walking distance of the terminal, and a taxi rank immediately outside the terminal door. An Enviro 400 bus, a modern interpretation of the famous London red double-decker. ... London Buses route 474 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. ... East London area East London is the name commonly given to the north eastern part of London, England on the north side of the River Thames. ...

Future of the airport

Apron extension

London City Airport was granted planning permission to construct an extended apron with four additional aircraft parking stands and four new gates to the east of the terminal in 2001. Work is almost completed with the four stands now operational and the gates to open on the 30th May 2008. They are carried on piles above the water of the King George V Dock.^[8] The King George V Dock is one of three docks in the Royal Docks of east London, now part of the redeveloped Docklands. ...

Terminal Redevelopment

As part of the expected growth in passenger numbers, the airport is increasing the amount of airside space. The Meridian Business Centre which was a conference facility was closed in December 2007. This former landside space has now being re-developed and opened on the 4th May 2008 as part of the departure lounge. The new departure lounge area contains new shops, a bar and additional seating. It is modern in design and is intent on continuing to make London City Airport an exclusive feel business airport. ^[9]

Airport masterplan

In response to the UK government white paper The Future of Air Transport, the airport operators have produced a master plan outlining their vision for growth up to 2030. The plan was subject to public consultation during spring 2006, and has been republished incorporating comments from this consultation. The master plan shows a phased expansion of the airport, giving the capability of handling 8 million passengers per annum by 2030. It does not propose the addition of a second runway, or significant expansion of the current airport boundaries.^[3] A white paper is an authoritative report. ...

Phase 1 of this development would be undertaken by 2015. It would include the currently in progress construction of the eastern apron extension and provision of a finger pier to the south of this apron to provide passenger access to aircraft using the new parking stands. The terminal building would also be extended to use the triangle of land between it and the railway station. The existing jet centre serving corporate aviation would be extended, a new hangar built to allow aircraft maintenance, and a replacement fire station provided.^[10]

Phases 2 and 3 would be undertaken between 2015 and 2030. Further aircraft parking stands would be built to the east of the terminal, and a taxiway would be constructed alongside and to the south of the runway, to avoid the need for aircraft to back-track on the runway. Both these developments would involve further reduction in the water area of the King George V Dock. The existing fuel farm would be relocated to a site at the east of the airport, where it could be supplied by barge, and linked to a hydrant based supply system, thus eliminating both road tanker deliveries and on-airport fuel bowser movements. The existing surface car park would be replaced by a multi-storey car park, allowing extension of the vehicle drop-off and pick up area. The jet centre and hangar facilities would be further extended. Finally the existing terminal building would be replaced.^[10] Self propelled barge carrying bulk crushed stone A barge is a flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods. ... A Shell Jet A refueller truck on the ramp at Vancouver International Airport. ... A powered, airport fuel bowser. ...

In line with phase 1 of the master plan, London City Airport made a planning application to the London Borough of Newham in August 2007. This would allow it to increase the number of flights per year from 80,000 to 120,000 by 2010.^[11] This article is about the London borough. ...

Transatlantic services

On 1 February 2008 British Airways announced their intention to operate the first scheduled transatlantic flights from the airport, with a service to New York using Airbus A318 aircraft commencing in 2009. The aircraft will be configured with 32 seats in an all business class cabin with lie-flat beds. The departing New York-bound flight from London City will stop to refuel at another airport (most likely Shannon, Ireland), but the eastbound flight into London City will be non-stop. The airport to be served in the New York area has yet to be determined, but will be either John F. Kennedy or Newark, depending on the availability of takeoff and landing slots.^[12][13][14] is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Airbus A320 is a short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ... For the regional airport in Wisconsin, see John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport. ... For the massive interchange outside of Newark Liberty International Airport, see Newark Airport Interchange. ...

References

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