Notable Incidents
From the 15th to the 20th of April 2010, NATS withdrew its service due to the potential dangers caused by a volcanic ash cloud from the eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
It is important to note that NATS participated in cross table discussions with the CAA, Met Office and the Government in relation to this incident and NATS acts upon the guidance from the regulatory body, the CAA. This body has the ability to categorise flight sectors and effectively close them if a safety concern is present, NATS will then enforce this ruling but will do so in conjunction with and have the full support of the CAA and the Government.
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