Stunning BA cockpit footage gives a pilot's-eye view of London as plane swoops in to City Airport

The airport is one of the most challenging in the world to land at because of its steep approach and short runway. 


The clip was filmed from the cockpit of an A318 as it swooped in over London’s sights. The A318 aircraft has been specially modified to allow it to fly this route using spoilers on the wings to produce enough aerodynamic drag to maintain the approach speed. The video shows British Airways captain Karen Atherton and senior first officer Paul Riglar at the controls. Captain Atherton is one of only 27 British Airways captains qualified to carry out this landing.