Hannah Heggarty
Remembering Concorde – controlling Speedbird One
29 November 2023For more than 25 years, Concorde was the world’s only successful supersonic airliner. Ady Dolan, Heathrow Controller, joined NATS in 1999 and saw Concorde fly for four years. He reflects on what it was like to control it…
A Time For Reflection: Remembrance Day 2023
10 November 2023As we remember those who lost our lives in conflict, Prestwick air traffic controller Angela Henderson tells us about the incredible story of her pioneering war time grandparents. Douglas and Margaret Fairweather are among the very few married couples to rest together in a Commonwealth War Grave and here, Angela reflects on their courageous acts….
A career like no other: Celebrating 45 years at NATS
20 October 2023For International Day of the Air Traffic Controller 2023 we’ve spoken to our longest serving air traffic controller, Senga Sinclair, who has just celebrated her 45th year at NATS.
Engineering a more diverse Future
23 June 2023For International Women in Engineering Day this year we are shining a spotlight on some of our Engineering graduates who are currently with us on two-year post-degree schemes… Now in its tenth year, INWED is the world’s biggest initiative celebrating the achievements of women in engineering and allied roles – one we are always keen […]
Inspiring future generations of controllers
23 March 2023To celebrate Women of Aviation week and Women’s History month, we caught up with some of our air traffic controllers at Prestwick Centre to find out why encouraging more women into aviation is important to them and what inspired them into their roles…
From sonic booms and Quick Reaction Alert, to deployments during Covid and military training exercises, let’s explore the world of 78 Squadron…
A spotlight on our female engineers
23 June 2021Happy International Women In Engineering Day 2021! We’ve been speaking to some of our engineers about their experiences at NATS and how the past year has impacted them…
For Armed Forces Week 2021 we’re sharing stories from our own armed forces community made up of people who have served in any branch of the forces: individuals who benefit others by volunteering with their local cadet organisations, reservists who have learned new skills and veterans whose skills and experience now help enrich life at NATS…
International travel returns in the UK
20 May 2021After months of flights being grounded, the lockdown rules easing allowed for holidays abroad to start back up again but how did that translate into the number of flights in our skies?
Easter activity pack
1 April 2021Keep the little ones occupied during half term with our egg-cellent Easter activity pack.