An overwhelming majority of the British public (81%) have a positive view of aviation, which they see as important both personally, and to the UK economy as a whole. This is according to recent research from NATS, the UK's leading provider of air traffic navigation services and Savanta ComRes (a leading research consultancy).
In November, NATS handled 181,523 flights in UK airspace, 2.3% less air traffic when compared to November 2018. However, traffic for the year has increased by 0.9% overall.
NATS hosted students from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at the Prestwick Control Centre this week, where the winners of a computer game design competition were announced. Working in collaboration with the University as part of their strategic partnership, NATS and UWS created the competition to encourage students to think about how air traffic control works.
NATS, the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services, is celebrating after their project was named a winner at the Airport Operators Association Awards.
Cross Border Arrival Management procedure goes live at Gatwick Airport
An innovative cross border arrival management system, known as XMAN, has gone into operation at Gatwick Airport following a successful SESAR trial run by NATS and partners across Europe, which has demonstrated multiple benefits, including a saving in fuel and CO2 emissions, as well as reduced holding times.
Air traffic numbers fall in October
In October, NATS handled 228,355 flights in UK airspace, 0.5% less air traffic when compared to October 2018. However, traffic for the year has increased by 1.2% overall.
Passenger confidence in flight safety on the rise
Almost three in four members of the public believe flying is now safer than ever before, according to a study of passenger attitudes conducted by air traffic service, NATS.
NATS and MoD strengthen existing ties for even closer collaboration
NATS and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have extended their existing Future Military Area Radar Service (FMARS) contract for a further nine years, until 31 March 2030. This 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.
North Atlantic space-based ADS-B trial reaches next milestone
The transformation of air traffic services over the North Atlantic has taken another step forward this month with the trial introduction of new reduced lateral aircraft separations.
September air traffic figures record two millionth flight of the year
In September, NATS handled 237,906 flights in UK airspace, an increase of 0.4% compared to September 2018.