The body of aviation experts working with airports will produce “a step change” in airspace modernisation, the department claimed. The UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will initially review London’s airspace, which is the busiest in the UK. Much of how the UK’s airspace is used dates back to the 1950s, when there were fewer flights and aircraft navigated using ground-based beacons. EasyJet published the results of an AI-based study that found airspace inefficiencies increased its CO2 emissions in the year to the end of July 2024 by 10.6%. The DfT and the CAA will consult on changes to the process of making airspace changes by September.

Source: The Times March 17, 2025 12:56 UTC