It’s estimated that at least half of aviation’s warming effect comes from non-CO₂ impacts, with contrails among the most significant contributors. What are the quick wins and what still needs to happen?

According to our latest Aviation Index, the public want action, not compromise, when it comes to sustainable aviation.

The launch of Sustainable Aviation’s 2026 Decarbonisation Road-map was an important reminder that aviation’s journey to net zero won’t be delivered by a single breakthrough – it will require many solutions working together.

Every Farnborough International Airshow offers a window into the future of aviation. This year, however, something felt different.

Net Zero Week is an opportunity to highlight the many ways the aviation industry is working towards net zero emissions by 2050. While much of the conversation focuses on sustainable aviation fuels and the next generation of aircraft, one of the most effective ways to reduce emissions is already happening today – by making better use of the skies above us.

Ian Jopson, Sustainability Director at NATS reflects on Sustainable Skies World Summit 2026, where he presented to industry attendees on the role airspace modernisation and non-CO₂ contribute to shaping the future of sustainable air travel.

Quarter three was full of moments that really brought to life how much our people care; not just about the roles they do, but about each other and our communities. Here we focus on the pride NATS takes in giving back and the ways our employees have engaged with others at a local and international level to make a significant difference.

What happens when airlines challenge long-established operating habits and combine them with data-driven insight and close collaboration? In the case of Aer Lingus and NATS, the answer is clear: meaningful fuel savings, reduced CO₂ emissions and a compelling case for rethinking how we operate across the North Atlantic.

Work to modernise airspace across the UK is already under way, aiming to enhance airspace efficiency through more direct routing, optimised flight profiles, and new technologies and operational procedures. Find out more about the benefits…

Scotland’s lower airspace is based on a design built for aircraft and navigation technology that belong to another era. Demand has grown, aircraft have changed and the invisible infrastructure that keeps flights safely moving needs a comprehensive upgrade to keep pace.