Snapshot
| Country: | UK | |
| Towers operated - 2008: | 16 | |
| ACCs: | 2 | |
| Employees - 2008: | 5,061 | |
| Total number of ATCOs - 2008: | 2210 | |
| Airspace coverage: | NATS manages 15 airports of the 95 certified in the UK not including Gibraltar | |
| Website: | www.nats.co.uk | |
| Updates? | Email us! | |
NATS provides air traffic control services to aircraft flying in UK airspace, and over the eastern part of the North Atlantic. Safety is NATS’ first and foremost priority and it also aims to provide services in an efficient and cost-effective way. NATS Services, the commercial business of the NATS group, works with airports, air navigation service providers and other customers from around the world to design, implement and manage air traffic management solutions. NATS (En Route) plc is best known for its 'en route' air traffic control business which is operated under a licence issued by the Secretary of State for Transport and economically and safety regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
News Headlines
UK CAA announces changes to Manchester airspace
9-Jan-12 9:27 AM
CAA approves transition altitude change for Southeast England
6-Jan-12 10:35 AM
NATS appoints new communications director
20-Dec-11 10:46 AM
NATS union against further privatisation
14-Dec-11 1:19 PM
Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) plans bid for NATS stake: report
12-Dec-11 12:18 PM
Manchester Airport breaks ground on new control tower
2-Dec-11 10:15 AM
bmi loses GBP650m in four years: reports
14-Nov-11 3:32 PM
UK CAA announces new efficiency targets for NATS
10-Nov-11 9:59 AM
UK Civil Aviation Authority approves temporary airspace change for London 2012 Olympics
7-Nov-11 12:55 PM
NATS selects Saab Sensis’ WAM system for Edinburgh Airport
4-Oct-11 10:00 AM
Mumbai Airport to handle more flights per hour
3-Oct-11 10:29 AM
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CAPA Analysis
DFS looking at a stake in NATS
15-Dec-11 5:00 PM
Sensis to be acquired by Saab
19-Jul-11 3:52 PM
UK Government publishes call for evidence about its stake in NATS
12-Jul-11 3:50 PM
UK Government publishes call for evidence about its stake in NATS
22-Jun-11 3:04 PM
Ryanair lashes out at ATCOs' right to strike, again
9-Mar-11 4:41 PM
Further privatisation of UK NATS
25-Jan-11 4:06 PM
MIAL brings in NATS to help resolve congestion
17-Jan-11 10:38 AM
UK Government considering options for NATS sale
9-Nov-10 4:43 PM
NATS reports profit in a challenging year
28-Jul-10 4:43 PM
IATA labels the cost recovery model ATM’s real problem
5-May-10 10:12 AM
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