Early this week at the Farnborough Air Show, Hawker Beechcraft announced that its twin-engine Baron has become the only aircraft in its class approved for operations at London City Airport. The airport, located in the city’s docklands region less than five miles from London Bridge, requires steep 5.5-degree approach and climbout angles as well as stringent standards for noise abatement.
Baron Approved for London City Airport
Key Takeaways:
- Hawker Beechcraft's twin-engine Baron is now the sole aircraft in its class approved for operations at London City Airport.
- The approval highlights the Baron's ability to meet the airport's demanding 5.5-degree approach/climbout angles.
- London City Airport also enforces stringent noise abatement standards, which the Baron successfully satisfies.
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