The Department for Transport has opened consultation on the first revamp of the UK’s crowded airspace in modern times. The initial focus will be on the London area, with upgrades to air lanes designed to reduce circling before landing and alleviating the need for aircraft to wait for take-off during busy periods.
The industry has until 17 December to make its views known, although it is unlikely any changes will be made before 2030.
Mike Kane, aviation minister, said: “UK airspace is one of the nation’s biggest invisible assets, but it’s been stuck in the past – a 1950s pilot would find that little has changed.
