Sustainability is something close to my heart, made all the more prominent thanks to my experience with the topic, having previously studied for my PhD in Marine Biology. I’ve always felt strongly about wanting to preserve and protect the world in which we live, and how seemingly small changes can lead to a larger result. The post Litter pick brings team together appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

Students from Dorset and Hampshire schools recently visited the NATS air traffic control centre in Swanwick as part of a charitable initiative to inspire young people through a passion for aviation. The visits are part of NATS’ partnership with the Jon Egging Trust (JET). The post JET students soar with Blue Skies appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

The use and influence of Artificial Intelligence is growing every day and shaping industries worldwide.  It appears to be able to do so much for us, but is it just the latest technological trend, or a valuable and worthwhile tool?   Our flagship AI research programme, Project BlueBird, is exploring the practical value of AI in Air Traffic Management (ATM) and its potential to support our future operations.    The post Artificial Intelligence – the latest trend or a useful tool? appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

We recently opened the doors of Prestwick Centre to several students from Ayrshire schools as part of the King’s Foundation programme. Keen to understand more about aviation careers and air traffic control, the students were given a tour of the operation. The post King’s Foundation students explore careers in aviation appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

We're excited to share something new with the ATM community in Geneva next week - an offer from NATS to help create the world’s first truly global index of airspace efficiency. The post Join us in building a global platform for airspace efficiency appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

At the end of last year, we ran a series of simulations at our head office in Hampshire designed to help us understand how eVTOLs might one day operate at scale within UK airspace which promoted a lot of questions. I wanted to take this opportunity to answer some of the points people took the time to raise. The post Answering your eVTOL future flight questions appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

Students from Dorset and Hampshire schools recently visited the NATS air traffic control centre in Swanwick as part of a charitable initiative to inspire young people through a passion for aviation. The visits are part of NATS’ partnership with the Jon Egging Trust (JET). The post JET students soar with Blue Skies appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

Over the past few years, the Operational Service Enhancements Project (OSEP) has been quietly but significantly transforming airspace operations, culminating in tangible benefits for both operational efficiency and the environment. The post Small airspace improvements that deliver big benefits appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

The last couple of weeks have seen a strong Jet Stream and some rapid transatlantic crossings. That’s prompted some people to wonder if those flights have actually been flying faster than the speed of sound and going super-sonic. The post Supersonic transatlantic if the Jet Stream blows ferocious? appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more

In this blog, Rich Crooks, Manager Airspace Delivery, explains how NATS is progressing the path to modernise UK airspace. The post Taking flight: progressing the path to modernise UK airspace appeared first on NATS Blog ..read more