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NATS

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We are the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services. In a normal year (pre-Covid) we handle 2.5 million flights and 250 million passengers travelling in UK airspace.

Outside of the UK we offer our services in parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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NR23 Business Plan

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Annual Report & Accounts 2023
Airspace
Airspace
The commercial aircraft in our skies use an intricate and highly structured route network which allows them to fly safely and efficiently.

We are the custodians of that ‘invisible infrastructure’ and support them and a variety of other airspace users in their flying activities.

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We have dedicated consultancy and delivery teams that cover all aspects of air traffic management.

We take pride in applying our expertise to deliver best in class products and services to customers with different requirements across the globe.

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Environment
Aviation delivers strong economic and social benefits, but it can also have detrimental impacts on the environment.

We have a critical part to play in driving down emissions and delivering a sustainable future for the industry.

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Creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding environment where our employees can thrive, is key to our success.

Join us in advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe.

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Why NATS?

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Here you can find facts and stats about the company as well as digital graphics, photos and videos.

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Altitude - our ATC focused webcast
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New environmental metric delivering real results

4 June 2013

Ian Jopson

Sustainability Director

On January 1st 2012 we delivered another world first by measuring the environmental performance of our airspace in an entirely new way.

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Ian Jopson

Sustainability Director

Ian has more than 25 years’ experience in the sphere of environmental aviation issues in Europe and beyond, working for the UK Civil Aviation Authority and an independent consultancy. He is currently Sustainability Director at NATS.

Ian was part of the environmental research team in the Single European Sky ATM Research programme (SESAR). He is a member of the Council of the UK Sustainable Aviation coalition focused on cleaner quieter smarter flying and a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society's Greener by Design Steering Group.

Ian advises the UK state member of ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection and works with ICAO's Operations environmental working group.

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Annual Report
Pay Gap Report
Modern Slavery Statement
NR23 Business Plan
Responsible Business Report
South of the clouds whitepaper
Tax Strategy

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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Aeronautical Information Service
NATS Customer Gateway (restricted)
Intelligent Approach

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