https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/nats/ Nats News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:41:54+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-airport-renews-nats-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-airport-renews-nats-partnership/ Heathrow Airport has extended its strategic partnership with air traffic services company, NATS. The extension will see the current contract run through to 2030. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:33:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reports-record-decade-for-uk-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reports-record-decade-for-uk-aviation-sector/ Last year set new records for air traffic, with 2,580,214 flights managed by NATS in UK airspace. The figure represents an increase of 0.9 per cent from 2018. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:43:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-claims-huge-public-support-for-aviation-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-claims-huge-public-support-for-aviation-in-uk/ An overwhelming majority of the British public have a positive view of aviation, which they see as important both personally, and to the UK economy as a whole, according to new research. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:54:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-continued-fall-in-uk-aviation-traffic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-continued-fall-in-uk-aviation-traffic/ In November, NATS handled 181,523 flights in UK airspace, 2.3 per cent less air traffic when compared to the same month last year. However, traffic for the year has increased by 0.9 per cent overall. Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:30:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-slight-fall-in-aviation-traffic-for-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-slight-fall-in-aviation-traffic-for-october/ In October, NATS handled 228,355 flights in UK airspace, 0.5 per cent less air traffic when compared to the same month in 2018. However, traffic for the year has increased by 1.2 per cent overall. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:19:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-extends-ministry-of-defence-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-extends-ministry-of-defence-partnership/ The deal will allow civilian and military air traffic controllers to continue to work side by side at the Swanwick Control Centre in Hampshire, ensuring safe and efficient collaboration and coordination within UK airspace. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:27:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-continues-to-see-aviation-growth-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-continues-to-see-aviation-growth-in-uk/ In September, NATS handled 237,906 flights in UK airspace, an increase of 0.4 per cent compared to September last year. Year-to-date, the average air traffic control delay per flight is 9.7 seconds. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:43:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-increase-in-uk-aviation-traffic-in-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-increase-in-uk-aviation-traffic-in-august/ In August, NATS handled 248,759 flights in UK airspace, an increase of 0.9 per cent compared to August last year. There was growth in many areas of the operation compared to the same month last year. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:03:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-busiest-ever-day-in-uk-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-busiest-ever-day-in-uk-airspace/ There was growth in many areas of the operation, especially non-transatlantic international overflying traffic and transatlantic overflights, increasing by 6.5 per cent and five per cent respectively. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:10:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-slight-increase-in-uk-aviation-traffic-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-slight-increase-in-uk-aviation-traffic-in-june/ NATS handled 242,248 flights in UK airspace in June, an increase of 0.8 per cent compared to June 2018. There was growth in many areas of the operation, in particular in non-transatlantic international overflying traffic. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-prepares-for-busiest-day-of-the-year-as-summer-holidays-begin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-prepares-for-busiest-day-of-the-year-as-summer-holidays-begin/ On a normal day, controllers handle just over 7,000 flights a day in UK airspace, but this increases for the summer months to well over 8,000 as people jet off on their holidays. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:44:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/higher-staffing-costs-see-profits-fall-at-nats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/higher-staffing-costs-see-profits-fall-at-nats/ NATS has seen revenue slip to £886 million for financial 2019, down from £913 million last year. The figure comes despite an increase in airline traffic. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:35:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-busiest-day-of-airline-traffic-over-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-busiest-day-of-airline-traffic-over-uk/ In May, NATS handled 236,122 flights in UK airspace, an increase of 1.6 per cent compared to the same month last year. There was growth in most areas of the operation, in particular in non-transatlantic international overflying traffic. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:36:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nat-reports-continued-increase-in-uk-aviation-traffic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nat-reports-continued-increase-in-uk-aviation-traffic/ In April, NATS handled 212,675 flights in UK airspace, an increase of just under two per cent compared to April last year. There was growth in most areas of the operation, in particular in transatlantic and non-transatlantic international overflying traffic. Thu, 16 May 2019 05:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-registers-modest-growth-in-uk-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-registers-modest-growth-in-uk-aviation-sector/ In March, NATS handled 197,631 flights in UK airspace, an increase of just under two per cent compared to the same month last year. However, there was significant growth in many areas of the operation, in particular in transatlantic and overflying traffic. Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:51:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-increase-in-uk-air-space-activity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-records-increase-in-uk-air-space-activity/ January saw 181,362 flights fly through UK airspace according to NATS, an increase of 1.6 per cent compared to January 2018. This accounted for 23.7 per cent of all European traffic and demonstrates the continuously increasing global demand for air travel. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 02:25:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-traffic-levels-reach-record-highs-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-traffic-levels-reach-record-highs-in-uk/ Last year was the busiest on record for air traffic across the UK, according to NATS. It was the first time traffic levels were higher than 2007, the previous peak year prior to the banking crisis and subsequent economic downturn. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:53:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-unveils-artificial-intelligence-trial-at-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-unveils-artificial-intelligence-trial-at-london-heathrow/ The air traffic management service, NATS, has begun a trial to understand whether artificial intelligence could be used to help reduce flight delays. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:01:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-launches-formal-complaint-over-air-traffic-control-at-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-launches-formal-complaint-over-air-traffic-control-at-stansted/ Ryanair has released data which the airline argues shows it, and London Stansted Airport, are being discriminated against by the UK air traffic control provider, NATS. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:39:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delays-expected-as-nats-begins-excds-roll-out-in-uk-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delays-expected-as-nats-begins-excds-roll-out-in-uk-airspace/ Nats has begun the implementation of the new EXCDS electronic flight strip system. The technology is being introduced at the London Terminal Control Centre, which manages flights entering and departing London and the south-east - some of the busiest and most complex airspace in the world. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:41:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-launches-drone-safety-partnership-with-altitude-angel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-launches-drone-safety-partnership-with-altitude-angel/ NATS and fast-growing UK-based drone traffic management solutions company Altitude Angel have entered a strategic partnership that lays the foundation for a future whereby drones and manned aircraft could safely co-exist in the UK’s busy skies. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:07:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-rolls-out-new-arrival-manager-system-at-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-rolls-out-new-arrival-manager-system-at-london-heathrow/ Aircraft flying from Europe into London Heathrow Airport now benefit from more accurate delay information thanks to the advanced data available from NATS’ Arrival Manager system. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:33:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-launches-hub-and-spoke-system-at-belfast-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-launches-hub-and-spoke-system-at-belfast-airports/ NATS has successfully transitioned Belfast International and Belfast City airports from paper to electronic flight strips following a ten-month programme using new hub and spoke system architecture. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:25:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-signs-air-traffic-control-deal-with-belfast-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-signs-air-traffic-control-deal-with-belfast-international/ NATS has signed a nine-year contract with Belfast International Airport for the provision of air traffic control and engineering services. NATS and Belfast International have worked together for many years but this contract signals the start of a strategic partnership, which will ensure the continued future success of air traffic control and engineering services at the airport. Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:03:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-nats-must-improve-operation-resilience1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-nats-must-improve-operation-resilience1/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today announced the completion of an investigation of allegations that NATS had breached its air traffic services licence and the transport act 2000. Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:43:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nats-prepares-for-summer-holiday-rush/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nats-prepares-for-summer-holiday-rush/ UK air traffic control service Nats expects to handle a record-breaking 8,800 flights today and more than 770,000 overall during the course of the summer. The figures beat numbers seen last year by 40,000 and the previous high set in 2007, with significant growth across many UK airports. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:04:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-warns-uk-airspace-becoming-dangerously-crowded-as-summer-exodus-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-warns-uk-airspace-becoming-dangerously-crowded-as-summer-exodus-begins/ UK air traffic control service Nats expects to handle a record-breaking 8,800 flights today and more than 770,000 overall during the course of the summer. The figures beat numbers seen last year by 40,000 and the previous high set in 2007, with significant growth across many UK airports. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:58:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-launch-first-digital-air-traffic-control-tower/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-launch-first-digital-air-traffic-control-tower/ London City Airport has announced it is to become the first UK airport to build and operate a digital air traffic control tower, with a multi-million pound investment in the technology. The innovative plans are a flagship moment in the airport’s 30th anniversary year, and mark the start of a technological revolution in UK airport air traffic management. Fri, 19 May 2017 08:34:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-confirms-rolfe-as-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-confirms-rolfe-as-chief-executive/ The NATS Board has announced the permanent appointment of Martin Rolfe as its new chief executive officer following a full selection process. Rolfe has led the company since May. NATS chairman Paul Golby said: “Martin has proved himself an excellent candidate through both a robust selection and the way he has successfully steered the company during this interim period.” Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:18:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reports-increases-for-uk-air-traffic-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reports-increases-for-uk-air-traffic-in-june/ NATS handled 224,716 flights in June, an increase of 2.5 per cent compared to June 2014. These latest air traffic figures confirm that the number of flights continues to increase on a month by month basis. According to NATS internal traffic data, transatlantic arrivals and departures remained buoyant and grew by 6.1 per cent in June 2015 versus June 2014. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:54:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-tracks-upward-trend-in-uk-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-tracks-upward-trend-in-uk-aviation-sector/ Leading UK air traffic control company NATS saw an increase in flight traffic of 4.2 per cent in March compared to the same month last year, handling a total of 183,187 flights. Domestic flights led the UK market growth with an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to March 2014. This is the fifth consecutive month of growth for this sector. This rise was due, in part, to additional routes to Scotland and Northern Ireland from London City Airport. Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:53:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reports-upsurge-in-uk-air-traffic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reports-upsurge-in-uk-air-traffic/ Air traffic in the UK increased in January and February compared to those months last year, with NATS, the UK’s major air traffic management company, handling more than 159,000 flights in each of the first two months of 2015. NATS handled 164,805 flights in January, an increase of 1.6 per cent, compared to the same month last year, with 412 minutes of delays attributable to NATS - a 65 per cent reduction on the 1,190 minutes in January 2014. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:20:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transatlantic-flights-drive-traffic-growth-at-nats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transatlantic-flights-drive-traffic-growth-at-nats/ NATS, the provider of en route air traffic services in the UK, recorded a 2.2 per cent increase in 2014 traffic volumes when compared to the previous year. Last year saw 2,200,804 flights, up from 2,153,995 in 2013. In December 2014 alone, NATS handled 158,106 flights, which was an increase of 3.8 per cent when compared to December 2013. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:06:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cross-border-air-traffic-control-trial-cuts-heathrow-holding-times/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cross-border-air-traffic-control-trial-cuts-heathrow-holding-times/ A trial to cut the amount of time aircraft spend circling in ‘holding stacks’ at Heathrow Airport has started to reap rewards. Led by air traffic services provider NATS, as part of the UK-Ireland FAB and in collaboration with FABEC and Heathrow Airport, the trial has the overall aim of cutting average holding times by a quarter from the current time of eight minutes. Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:10:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-launches-independent-inquiry-into-air-traffic-chaos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-launches-independent-inquiry-into-air-traffic-chaos/ Officials in the UK government have launched in independent inquiry into the failure of air traffic control services in the south-east of England on Friday. National Air Traffic Services blamed a software glitch at its centre at Swanwick in Hampshire for the disruption, which delays at Heathrow and Gatwick. Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-records-rise-in-scheduled-traffic-in-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-records-rise-in-scheduled-traffic-in-august/ During August NATS handled 210,615 flights, which is an increase of 2.2 per cent compared to the same period last year. Nine out of the fifteen airports where NATS operates air traffic control saw a rise in scheduled air traffic last month. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:27:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-to-provide-pilot-training-for-bristol-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-to-provide-pilot-training-for-bristol-airport/ Air traffic services provider NATS is to provide fully-managed simulator services at Bristol Airport. The 3D Aerodrome and Approach simulator, which will operate remotely, will provide the best available equipment for Bristol air traffic staff to train, familiarise and demonstrate their expertise, as well as practising new procedures and techniques. Wed, 03 Sep 2014 09:39:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-group-and-nats-sign-ten-year-air-traffic-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-group-and-nats-sign-ten-year-air-traffic-deal/ Manchester Airport Group and NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic control provider, have signed an agreement confirming a ten-year contract for air traffic control and engineering services at both Manchester and London Stansted airports. NATS has a long standing relationship with Manchester and Stansted Airports, built up over many years, and will commence the new contract on April 1st 2015. Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:34:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-air-show-drives-nats-traffic-to-record-levels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-air-show-drives-nats-traffic-to-record-levels/ NATS saw an air traffic increase of 2.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, with 214,923 flights handled in July. Scheduled traffic rose at eight out of the fifteen airports where NATS operate air traffic control. Farnborough led this growth with a rise of 31.3 per cent, which was mainly attributable to the air show during the month. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 05:35:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-traffic-boom-for-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-traffic-boom-for-summer-season/ NATS handled 206,315 flights in June, which is an increase of 2.4 per cent when compared to the same period last year. Scheduled traffic rose at ten out of the fifteen airports where NATS operate air traffic control. Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:35:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-signs-up-for-dubai-airspace-deal-with-flydubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-signs-up-for-dubai-airspace-deal-with-flydubai/ UK air traffic service provider NATS has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation with Dubai-based airline flydubai. The deal will allow the two organisations to explore how their core capabilities can be utilised to deliver significant benefits to the airline’s business. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 08:56:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-tries-new-route-to-reduce-heathrow-stacking/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-tries-new-route-to-reduce-heathrow-stacking/ A new operational procedure to cut the amount of time aircraft circle in ‘holding stacks’ at London Heathrow Airport has begun. Traditionally NATS, the UK’s air traffic service provider, has only been able to influence an arriving aircraft’s approach to Heathrow once it enters UK airspace - sometimes only 80 miles from the airport. Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:13:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-handles-traffic-growth-in-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-handles-traffic-growth-in-february/ UK air traffic saw an increase of 1.9 per cent last month compared to February 2013, and in spite of the dramatic weather that has been experienced by the UK, NATS handled 146,005 flights. Looking at all flights handled by NATS in UK airspace, the domestic market segment experienced a decrease of 4.7 per cent. Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:52:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-wins-latest-heathrow-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-wins-latest-heathrow-contract/ NATS has won a capacity management contract with Heathrow Airport, which is to run for four years. Working in partnership with Siemens Postal, Parcel and Airport Logistics, McLaren Applied Technologies and AVTECH Sweden AB, NATS will deliver an enhanced capacity analysis capability, which will allow Heathrow Airport to rapidly assess proposed changes to the airport infrastructure. Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:34:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/time-based-separation-at-heathrow-an-air-traffic-world-first/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/time-based-separation-at-heathrow-an-air-traffic-world-first/ A new system to separate arriving aircraft at Heathrow by time instead of distance will radically cut delays and reduce cancellations due to high headwinds, said air traffic control firm NATS. In what will be a world first, the new method for organising arriving aircraft is set to become operational at London’s biggest airport in spring 2015. Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:36:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-signs-on-at-cardiff-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-signs-on-at-cardiff-airport/ NATS will continue to provide air traffic services and expertise at Cardiff Airport, after securing a five year contract with Cardiff International Airport. The contract provides aerodrome and airport approach services, approach radar for MOD St Athan (located 2.5nm southwest of Cardiff Airport) and air traffic control engineering services at Cardiff. Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:42:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-traffic-growth-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-sees-traffic-growth-in-2013/ UK air traffic rose slightly in the calendar year 2013 compared to the previous year, in spite of a number of issues, including European strike action and bad weather, with their associated delays and flight cancellations. NATS, the UK’s major air traffic management company, handled 2,153,995 flights in total, a rise of 0.4 per cent. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:48:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/changes-at-the-top-for-nats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/changes-at-the-top-for-nats/ NATS chief executive Richard Deakin, the UK based global provider of air traffic services, has announced a key appointment within the executive team of the company. Catherine Mason will take up the role of managing director services on April 1st 2014, with responsibility for leading NATS’ services business, NATS (Services). Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:05:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-launches-london-airspace-consultation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-launches-london-airspace-consultation/ NATS has started a consultation on proposed airspace changes over southern England. The London Airspace Consultation will run until January 21st 2014 and will be available online for stakeholders and the public to view and leave feedback that will help with the modernisation of the UK’s airspace structure. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:15:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reaches-one-million-fight-milestone-in-record-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-reaches-one-million-fight-milestone-in-record-time/ The latest traffic figures from the UK’s leading provider of air traffic services, NATS, show that it handled the millionth flight on June 26th this year. Overall UK flights increased by 1.8 per cent in June 2013 compared to the same time last year. Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:55:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-technical-issues-hit-uk-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-technical-issues-hit-uk-airspace/ Flights into and out of the United Kingdom have been hit by technical problems at the NATS Swanwick control centre. UK airspaces remained open, the air traffic control service said, but there would be limits on capacity while the problems were addressed. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 10:26:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-overcomes-olympic-hurdles-to-report-profitable-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-overcomes-olympic-hurdles-to-report-profitable-2012/ NATS has reported a turnover of £899 million for the year, and a pre-tax profit of £191 million. Richard Deakin, chief executive, NATS said: “This has been another solid financial performance for NATS.” Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:55:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-works-to-reduce-environmental-impact-of-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-works-to-reduce-environmental-impact-of-aviation/ NATS is marking one year since delivering 3Di, its award winning tool which measures the environmental efficiency of air traffic, unlocking estimated savings of 600,000 tonnes of CO2 and £120 million of fuel by 2015. Over the course of 2012, NATS’ 3Di score – as measured on a scale where zero equates to a ‘perfect flight’ – has been steadily improving, reflecting the range of environmental initiatives NATS has introduced to help save airlines fuel and minimise CO2 emissions. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:15:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-awards-lockheed-martin-seven-year-contract-extension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-awards-lockheed-martin-seven-year-contract-extension/ NATS has awarded Lockheed Martin UK a seven-year contract extension to continue supporting the air traffic management systems based at Swanwick and Prestwick. Under this contract Lockheed Martin will also support the UK’s air traffic control company’s flight data processing system. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:43:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-stake-up-for-sale-as-airlines-sell-out/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nats-stake-up-for-sale-as-airlines-sell-out/ Members of the seven strong consortium of carriers known as the Airline Group could be preparing to sell their stake in National Air Traffic Services, according to reports. Airline Group bought a 42 per cent stake in NATS when it was privatised 11 years ago. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:39:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-authority-of-singapore-links-up-with-nats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-authority-of-singapore-links-up-with-nats/ The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and NATS, air navigation service provider to the United Kingdom, have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The deal will allow both parties to collaborate, exchange ideas and experiences as well as develop and implement new initiatives to tackle air traffic management challenges. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:05:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germany-eyes-controlling-stake-in-uks-national-air-traffic-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germany-eyes-controlling-stake-in-uks-national-air-traffic-services/ European airspace could be poised for a radical shake-up after Germany’s state-owned air-traffic service, Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), has confirmed an interest in acquiring a shareholding in the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS). Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:10:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Volcano-ash-causes-travel-disruption-across-Europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Volcano-ash-causes-travel-disruption-across-Europe/ Tens of thousands of airline passengers remain stranded around the world as the volcanic dust cloud continues to ground virtually all flights across Northern Europe. UK airspace remains closed, with experts now warning that eruptions could continue for months. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:12:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Volcanic-Ash-Travel-Alternatives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Volcanic-Ash-Travel-Alternatives/ The National Air Traffic Service has warned British airspace is likely to be closed until lunchtime tomorrow at the earliest, with severe disruption expected into next week. But what alternative options to travellers to and from the UK have? Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:52:54 +0000