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Publication of CAA report on its progress to address recommendations made by an independent review into NATS technical failure of August 2023.
The UKADS will act as a single guiding mind to deliver a modernised UK airspace, enabling quicker, quieter and cleaner flights.
Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis.
Embrace unparalleled adaptability with PYRAMID, a critical enabler for UK Air Power
DASA and AWE seek novel technologies in the space domain to enhance the UK’s Defence and Commercial Space Systems resilience and reliability
Greg Bagwell and David Smith appointed to board of NATS.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New regulations on airport slots will help to minimise flight disruption ahead of the summer peak.
Publication of the draft Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2022 and an accompanying explanatory memorandum.
Move gives aviation sector flexibility and protects environment as airlines will not have to operate ghost flights to retain airport slots.
Announces publication of the annual progress report on the airspace modernisation strategy.
For the first time since the 1950s, airport modernisation receives support to help make journeys faster, quieter and greener.
Move provides aviation sector with much-needed flexibility and protects environment as airlines will not have to operate carbon-inefficient 'ghost flights' to retain their slots.
£1.1 billion support package for air navigation service providers across Europe affected by COVID-19 events.
Charges for air navigation services in European airspace deferred for up to 14 months.
‘No-fly’ zone around airports comes into force.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
How we can modernise UK airspace through the future airspace strategy.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Temporary airspace restrictions will be put in place for the Commonwealth Games.
Announcing publication of revised air navigation guidance for the Civil Aviation Authority.
Announcing the launch of a consultation on a new version of air navigation guidance for the Civil Aviation Authority.
Government to retain shares in National Air Traffic Services.
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