CAA probe into NATS system failure to focus on modernisation plans and lessons learned

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is conducting a probe into the recent air traffic management outage experienced by NATS. The initial report will be delivered to the government before the end of January, marking the beginning of a comprehensive investigation. This inquiry’s primary emphasis will center around NATS' ongoing modernization efforts for its operating systems. Specifically, investigators will assess how effectively NATS has incorporated recommendations from prior reviews and assessments. Furthermore, the scope includes evaluating the impact of these modernisation plans on the overall system resilience and operational performance during the incident.