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1
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What does NATS stand for?

A

National Air Traffic Services

2
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Where does NATS provide Air Traffic Control?

A

Over the UK
Over part of the North Atlantic, and
At many airfields across the UK

3
Q

What are NATS responsibilities apart from its day-to-day operational responsibilities?

A

NATS is engaged in planning the development of the ATC infrastructure to meet the projected future demand in civil air traffic.

4
Q

Which types of aircraft use UK airspaces?

A

air traffic in UK airspace is varied from modern airliners to the small single-engine light aircraft used by private pilots.

5
Q

Since when has NATS been a part-privatised company?

A

Since 2001

6
Q

Who are the stake holders in NATS?

A

Government 49%
Airline group 42%
HAL Ltd 4% (Heathrow airports ltd)
Employees 5%

7
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which 2 companies does NATS own?

A

NERL - NATS En-Route plc

NSL - National Services Limited group