Government Backs Air Traffic Control Chief After Thousands Face Travel Chaos

Government backs air traffic control chief after thousands face travel chaos

Nats chief executive Martin Rolfe has come under fire.

Air traffic control boss has ‘confidence’ of government as UK flight cancellations top 2,000 – business live

Technical issue at Nats resolved but flights to and from UK airports still disrupted; oil prices hit $100 a barrel for first time since July and gas prices also jump * Tell us: how have you been affected by UK air traffic disruption? * Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since…

Airlines slam UK aviation system after major outage

LONDON – Airlines intensified their criticism of Britain’s aviation ‌systems on Wednesday after a major air traffic failure left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded, while ministers called in the flight control boss to explain the shutdown. Flights resumed at major airports across the country after the hours-long outage on Tuesday, which resulted in the cancellation of […] The post Airlines slam UK aviation system after major outage app…

NATS Crisis: Who Is Air Traffic Control Boss Earning £1.5m Facing Backlash After Chaos?

The company, which used to be called National Air Traffic Services, is a crucial cog in the management of the skies and major airport operations. Here, Sky News examines its function, ownership and leadership and asks whether regulators have failed to get to grips on performance after previous costly disruption in recent years. UK air […]