A former Paralympic cyclist has denied causing a public nuisance by climbing on to a British Airways plane during the Extinction Rebellion protests.
James Brown, who is visually impaired, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday after being charged following the incident at London City Airport on Thursday.
Brown spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth, before the not guilty plea was entered by his solicitor Raj Chada.
District judge John Zani granted him conditional bail, prohibiting him from going within one mile of any airport in the UK.
Brown, from Exeter, is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court in London on November 8 for trial.
The athlete's arrest and charging capped a week of demonstrations against climate inaction which saw more than 1,100 arrests across the capital.
Brown competed for Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland in a career which saw him participate at five Paralympic Games and earn two gold medals and a bronze.
Additional reporting by PA Media
