As one of the founding members of the Equal Skies Charter, we are committed to improving accessibility within the aviation and aerospace industries, and encouraging others in the sector to do the same through the Equal Skies Charter. Discover more about the progress so far and what’s coming next…

Last month I attended my first SESAR Annual Conference on behalf of NATS. It was a fantastic event, with world-leading innovation and cross-industry collaboration on full display.   As well as the conference itself, featuring panel discussions and keynote speakers, there was also an exhibition showcasing SESAR projects and their findings – including 13 of the […]

On the latest episode of Altitude, our expert panel explored the progress made in aviation sustainability and the challenges that remain. Their insights revealed a mix of optimism, determination, and a clear commitment to a more sustainable future. The key question: are we doing enough to shift the trajectory?

Kris Kolandjian is a recent graduate from our 12 month Level 5 Trainee Air Traffic Control Apprenticeship and has shared his experiences transitioning from the training college into becoming a Student Air Traffic Controller.

Our series of data visualisation videos showcase the complex role of air traffic control and the impressive work our controllers do to juggle the demands and challenges of our skies every day.

Following the deployment of Pairwise Separation at Heathrow Airport in December, I sat with John Eden, Service Technical Expert for Traffic Synchronisation, and a key member of the project team, to discuss the intricacies involved, the challenges encountered, and how they were successfully overcome.

It’s not often we experience a storm with the power Storm Éowyn unleashed on Friday. We talk about ‘once in a generation’ storms, and this record-breaking one definitely comes close.

Unfortunately, disruptive weather and storms are becoming more and more frequent, which means we have to put measures in place to help manage flights in UK airspace and at UK airports during these events.   

Our employees have raised thousands of pounds this quarter for dozens of charities, both locally and nationally. From food bank drives and toy appeals to animal shelter appeals, raffles and bake sales; there’s been so much to celebrate and get involved with here at NATS.

In the latest episode of Altitude, Kelly Stone MBE, Heathrow Head of Operations and Jeannine Fernandes, NATS Heathrow Air Traffic Coordinator, joined our host Ady Dolan for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Europe’s busiest airport and how the centre is evolving to meet future demands.