Low flying aircraft

NATS

Following observations from constituents that aircraft appear to be flying lower this year than in previous years, Greg has written to Martin Rolfe, Chief Executive of NATS, to enquire into why this new trend is being permitted by the regulator. 

It comes after Gatwick confirmed that, on average, aircraft do appear to be flying lower on approach than they were 5 years ago, however further analysis needs to be undertaken. 

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