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CAA confirms independent probe on NATS air traffic control failure
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is officially launching an independent review into the NATS system meltdown during the August Bank Holiday.
The regulator is commissioning an independent review dealing with technical issues that occurred how the aviation system as a whole was impacted.
“The review will consider the immediate cause of the failure, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence and NATS’ communication with stakeholders during the air traffic control incident,” the CAA said.
Also being reviewed are ‘broader matters relating to resilience of NATS’ regulated business.’
“The review will examine these issues within the context of the established regulatory and legislative framework and will make observations and recommendations to NATS, the domestic and international aviation system and the CAA.”
“If the review’s recommendations indicate that we should consider making changes to NATS’ price control arrangements we will take appropriate steps.”
The CAA Board will appoint three independent panel members to oversee the review process.
This will include a chair independent of the CAA and aviation stakeholders; and two further panel members.
Panel members will be responsible for the final report findings and relevant recommendations.
The final report will then go to the CAA Board and Secretary of State for Transport before being published.
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