Nats News
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.
NATS 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.