Airspace modernisation plan to cut flight delays launched by Government

Plans to cut flight delays and emissions by modernising how the UK’s airspace is used have been unveiled by the Government (Steve Parsons/PA) - (PA Archive)

Plans to cut flight delays and emissions by modernising how the UK’s airspace is used have been unveiled by the Government.

The Department for Transport (DfT) said it has launched a consultation on a proposal to establish a UK Airspace Design Service, which would consist of aviation experts working with airports to improve the routes flown by planes.