UK airlines and airports welcome Government reform to airspace modernisation programme

March 17th, 2025

Commenting on the announcement made today by the UK Government on reform to the UK airspace modernisation programme, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK and Karen Dee, CEO of AirportsUK, said:

“Reform to the UK’s airspace will reduce delays for passengers and cargo, improve resilience and help aviation achieve net zero. This is a major priority for airlines and airports and we strongly support these reforms in particular the commitment to consult on changes to the airspace design process.

“This consultation must result in a quicker and more proportionate system so we can deliver the overall programme as quickly as possible and ideally before the end of the decade.”