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We are the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services. In a typical year we handle around 2.5 million flights and 250 million passengers travelling in UK airspace.

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

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NATS Prestwick unveils plans for new staff wellbeing hub

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Christmas getaway got away in good time

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Inside APOC: The Super Brain Behind Heathrow’s Seamless Operation

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Help us shape NATS OpenAir – a foundation for integrated airspace

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Inside Heathrow's Airport Operations Centre

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Edition 8: The pioneering thinking that’s changing aviation
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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Understanding airspace

The future of flight

The future of airspace

Airspace in numbers
Airspace consultations

Working with communities

Airspace TV
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Christmas getaway got away in good time

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Mind the gap: World first ‘pairwise’ separation standard to cut delays and emissions at Heathrow

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Search for the sun keeps passengers flying

Blog

Contrails Explained: Why They Form and What They Mean

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Airspace and technology coalesce in final Caelus Flight Trials

Altitude

Drones : Redefining industries, revolutionising lives
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Services
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 both within the UK and globally.

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ACE

Clarity

Demand Capacity Balancer

Digital Towers

Intelligent Approach

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Instrument Flight Procedure Design

New Airspace Users

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ACE - Airport Capacity Enhancement - Unlocking value together

Product

Clarity - A clear vision to a more sustainable future

Product

Digital Towers - Scalable solutions for any operation

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Strategic ACM - Analysing the impact of future schedule changes

Product

Intelligent Approach - Optimising arrivals management

Product

Demand Capacity Balancer - forecasting for demand
Environment
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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Airspace efficiency

Green Aviation Insights (GAIN)

Noise & emissions
Responsible Business Report 2024

Responsible Business Policy

Environment reports & documents
News

Responsible Business Report demonstrates progress on environmental stewardship and community giving

News

NATS announces Clarity, a new way for airports to balance sustainability and operational demands

Blog

Contrails Explained: Why They Form and What They Mean

Blog

How airports can plot a path to more sustainable operations

Blog

Guest blog: Partner project for seagrass search

Feature

Balancing Operational demands and the climate crisis
Careers
Careers
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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Trainee Air Traffic Controllers

Engineers

Students and graduates

Professional services
International opportunities

What's in it for me?

Vacancies
Blog

Empowering Careers: Highlights from the Young Professionals Network Knowledge Fair

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Celebrating International Day of the Air Traffic Controller

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Celebrating our employee volunteers

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Learning at Work Week 2024

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JET students soar with Blue Skies

Altitude

Advice for Future Trainee Air Traffic Controllers
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Investors
Information for investors and other key stakeholders, including our financial results, operational and environmental performance, debt financing, credit ratings and economic regulation.

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Annual Report & Accounts

NR23 Business Plan

RNS announcements
Debt Investors

Credit Ratings

Economic Regulation
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Christmas getaway got away in good time

News

UK’s two millionth flight arrives earlier

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Birmingham Airport chooses NATS as new air traffic service provider

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UK’s summer of air traffic growth continues into September

News

NATS scoops two awards for international collaboration

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UK air traffic increase continues through holiday season
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Media
Information and resources for journalists, bloggers, influencers and other media professionals.

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

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Altitude webcast

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Reports & documents
News

NATS Prestwick unveils plans for new staff wellbeing hub

News

Christmas getaway got away in good time

Blog

Inside APOC: The Super Brain Behind Heathrow’s Seamless Operation

Blog

Help us shape NATS OpenAir – a foundation for integrated airspace

Altitude

Inside Heathrow's Airport Operations Centre

ELEVATE

Edition 8: The pioneering thinking that’s changing aviation
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Social Media & Brand PR Specialist

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25 June 2021

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Social Media & Brand PR Specialist

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Inside APOC: The Super Brain Behind Heathrow’s Seamless Operation

Tolu Olorunmoteni

PR & Social Media Specialist

17 January 2025

Airspace

Help us shape NATS OpenAir – a foundation for integrated airspace

Andy Sage

Director, Safety Transformation

16 January 2025

Airspace

Contrails Explained: Why They Form and What They Mean

Siân Andrews

SESAR Environmental Lead

7 January 2025

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Europe 24 – an air traffic data visualisation

Paul Beauchamp

Senior Communications Manager, Brand PR & Marketing Communications

11 March 2014

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Take a guided tour of UK skies

Brendan Kelly

Head of Q&C Management Solutions

17 November 2014

Airspace

North Atlantic Skies – The gateway to Europe

Jim Brunton

Deputy Operations Supervisor

26 June 2014

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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)
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NATS Prestwick unveils plans for new staff wellbeing hub

Christmas getaway got away in good time

Inside APOC: The Super Brain Behind Heathrow’s Seamless Operation

Help us shape NATS OpenAir – a foundation for integrated airspace

Inside Heathrow's Airport Operations Centre

Edition 8: The pioneering thinking that’s changing aviation

Christmas getaway got away in good time

Mind the gap: World first ‘pairwise’ separation standard to cut delays and emissions at Heathrow

Search for the sun keeps passengers flying

Contrails Explained: Why They Form and What They Mean

Airspace and technology coalesce in final Caelus Flight Trials

Drones : Redefining industries, revolutionising lives

ACE - Airport Capacity Enhancement - Unlocking value together

Clarity - A clear vision to a more sustainable future

Digital Towers - Scalable solutions for any operation

Strategic ACM - Analysing the impact of future schedule changes

Intelligent Approach - Optimising arrivals management

Demand Capacity Balancer - forecasting for demand

Responsible Business Report demonstrates progress on environmental stewardship and community giving

NATS announces Clarity, a new way for airports to balance sustainability and operational demands

Contrails Explained: Why They Form and What They Mean

How airports can plot a path to more sustainable operations

Guest blog: Partner project for seagrass search

Balancing Operational demands and the climate crisis

Empowering Careers: Highlights from the Young Professionals Network Knowledge Fair

Celebrating International Day of the Air Traffic Controller

Celebrating our employee volunteers

Learning at Work Week 2024

JET students soar with Blue Skies

Advice for Future Trainee Air Traffic Controllers

Christmas getaway got away in good time

UK’s two millionth flight arrives earlier

Birmingham Airport chooses NATS as new air traffic service provider

UK’s summer of air traffic growth continues into September

NATS scoops two awards for international collaboration

UK air traffic increase continues through holiday season

NATS Prestwick unveils plans for new staff wellbeing hub

Christmas getaway got away in good time

Inside APOC: The Super Brain Behind Heathrow’s Seamless Operation

Help us shape NATS OpenAir – a foundation for integrated airspace

Inside Heathrow's Airport Operations Centre

Edition 8: The pioneering thinking that’s changing aviation

Hannah Heggarty

Into the Danger Zone – behind the scenes with 78 Squadron

Hannah Heggarty

Reports & downloads

Related websites

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