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UK Airspace Design Service

Asked by Barry GardinerLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 March 2026UIN 118493

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects the UK Airspace Design Service to be fully operational.

Answered by Keir Mather

The UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) provided by NATS En Route PLC (NERL) has now begun work to enable it to deliver its functions and design airspace for the complex London region. A number of processes to complete the establishment of the UKADS will be completed over the coming weeks including the publication of updated guidance documents and decision on changes to the conditions of the NERL Licence by the CAA.

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