Planning for Summer 2026

NATS Altitude

NATS Altitude
Planning for Summer 2026
Feb 02, 2026 Season 1 Episode 43
NATS - UK air traffic control

Air traffic control is often judged by what passengers see on the day, but long before an aircraft pushes back, teams across Europe have been spending months - or even years - modelling, preparing and planning.
 
In this episode of Altitude, we go inside the world of operations planning and resilience, looking ahead to this summer. From weather and airspace constraints to military exercises and sporting showcases, we explore how planners build resilience and flexibility into one of the world’s most complex, safety-critical systems.

You can also watch an on demand version of the livestream on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NatsAero

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