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National Air Traffic Service
The National Air Traffic Service (NATS) is the provider of air traffic control services in the UK. It is a public-private partnership between the government and a private sector consortium, and it operates under the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
The company is responsible for managing the safe and efficient flow of air traffic in UK airspace, and it provides services to both commercial and military aircraft. The NATS provides a wide range of services such as flight planning, navigation, and communication to ensure that aircraft can safely and efficiently navigate the airspace. NATS also provides air traffic control services in several overseas territories, such as Gibraltar, Bermuda, and the Falkland Islands. The company's operations are funded through charges paid by aircraft operators,