At the heart of every smooth flight is a sophisticated network working behind the scenes — an invisible infrastructure that ensures the skies above the UK remain safe, efficient, and well-managed.
Our series of data visualisation videos pull back the curtain on this crucial system, showcasing the complex role of air traffic control and the impressive work controllers do to juggle the demand and challenges of our skies every day.
The Value of UK Aviation: Keeping the Skies Safe and Connected
In “The Value of UK Aviation”, we explore the far-reaching impact of aviation on the UK economy, society, and safety. The aviation industry is not just a network of flights and airports — it’s a vital infrastructure that contributes billions to the UK’s GDP, connects the country with the rest of the world, and provides millions of jobs.
UK 24: A Day in the Life of UK Airspace
UK airspace is one of the busiest in the world, and this video makes it easy to understand why… thousands of aircraft take off, navigate, and land every day. This video provides a visual overview of a typical day in UK airspace. Spanning 24 hours, this video illustrates a typical day in UK airspace, showing the complex flow of air traffic from dawn to dusk; how aircraft are tracked, directed, and managed.
London 24: The Heart of the UK’s Air Traffic Network
“London 24” takes us to the beating heart of UK aviation — The London TMA. One of the most complex airspaces in the world, and home to Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted and Luton (to name a few), London’s air traffic network supports a huge volume of flights entering and leaving the capital each day.
If you’ve ever wondered how air traffic control operates or how flights are safely managed across the UK, this series is for you. Watch the full series now and experience UK airspace like never before!
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