NATS Assumes Air Traffic Control And Engineering Services At Birmingham Airport Following Successful Transition
NATS has formally assumed responsibility for air traffic control (ATC) and engineering services at Birmingham Airport following a smooth and safe transition, completed at midnight on 31 January 2026. The successful handover marks a significant milestone in the new 10-year partnership awarded to NATS after a competitive tender process, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading air navigation service provider. The transition follows a contract signing in November 2024 and the delivery of a comprehensive 12-month readiness programme.
administrator ATC Network