NATS in Swanwick
A HAMPSHIRE air traffic service has been awarded an extended contract with a key client.
The National Air Traffic Service (NATS) in Swanwick has secured a further sevenyear contract with defence technology company QinetiQ.
It operates a number of Ministry of Defence test and evaluation air ranges.
The contract renewal will see specialist NATS air traffic controllers facilitating live weapons tests at ranges throughout the UK, including the use of state-of-the-art fighter aircraft, armoured vehicles, ships and remotely piloted air systems.
NATS’ role is to advise on and devise the air traffic management element of each trial.
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