More specifically,what is NATS doing to contribute to reducing the impact of aviation on the environment?
NATS takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and is a founder member of Sustainable Aviation.
This is a unique cross-industry initiative to align airports, airlines, manufacturers and air traffic control behind commitments to explore new technologies and procedures to minimise the environmental impact of our business.
We were the first air navigation service provider to declare an environmental target, aiming to cut the emissions of aircraft under our control by, on average, 10 per cent per flight by 2020 against a 2006 baseline.
The company is also working closely with the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, the global voice of air traffic control, CANSO
Together we are exploring further ways to minimise the impact of aviation on the environment. We have a good track record, having pioneered the introduction of quieter, more fuel-efficient Continuous Descent Approaches, and are looking at other procedural and technological means of continuing to improve performance.
Find out more about our environmental goals on our environment pages.