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.
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.
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.
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.
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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06 February 2014
A new system to separate arriving aircraft at Heathrow by time instead of distance will radically cut delays and reduce cancellations due to high headwinds.
04 February 2014
Keen photographer and plane spotter, Tim Easter, had the best view in the house last week thanks to a visit to Heathrow’s air traffic control tower.
31 January 2014
NATS will continue to provide air traffic services and expertise at Cardiff Airport, after securing a five year contract with Cardiff International Airport Ltd.
21 January 2014
NATS air traffic controllers will be working as normal on 29 and 30 January, despite industrial action being planned for across Europe.
17 January 2014
UK air traffic rose slightly in the calendar year 2013 compared to the previous year, in spite of a number of issues, including European strike action and bad weather, with their associated delays and flight cancellations.
10 January 2014
NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air traffic services, and Gatwick are nearing completion of a joint consultation on proposed airspace changes, and local people are being asked for their input to help shape the design of routes for the future.
20 December 2013
By the end of this week schools across Scotland, England and Wales will have begun their Christmas break, with air traffic controllers at NATS expecting to see a rise in the number of flights.
19 December 2013
Richard Deakin, Chief Executive of NATS, has today announced a key appointment within the executive team of the company.
09 December 2013
Following Saturday’s disruption to air traffic in the UK, NATS fully agrees that an inquiry into the level of contingency and resilience in UK airspace would be welcome and beneficial for all.
07 December 2013
The problem that arose this morning with the ground communications system in the NATS Operations Room at Swanwick has now been resolved and operations are returning to normal.
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