UTM professional. Formerly led R&D. Member of UK Air Safety Group. Love bike racing. Views are my own

Joined October 2013
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Thanks to @eszter_kova for the opportunity to share what we are doing in the UK on enabling drones and UTM.
Our CEO @eszter_kova sat down with Mark Watson from @NATS at @Amsterdamdrone! The full video interview will be up on our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: youtube.com/@DroneTalks #amsterdamdroneweek #ADW24 #drones #advancedairmobility #DroneTalks
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Mark Watson retweeted
19 Mar 2024
NATS Services and @altitudeangel have partnered to revolutionise the way the sky is managed for new airspace users in the UK. 🤝 Read more here: bit.ly/4adDsUB 📍 Visit us on stand M32 during Airspace World this week
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.@NATS and Altitude Angel announce strategic commercial partnership which will revolutionise the way the sky is managed for new airspace users. hubs.ly/Q02pX0DS0 #AirspaceWorld #Aviation #UTM #AAM #UAM #UAV

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13 Mar 2024
The prospect of remotely piloted drones operating in and out of some of the UK’s busiest airports has taken a step closer to reality following a series of pioneering simulations as part of our collaboration within Project CAELUS. Find out more here: bit.ly/3IwtyRE
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4 Nov 2023
This week's Project Caelus drone flight from Glasgow Airport gave a tantalising glimpse of an integrated airspace future. Chris Monaghan was there at 3am to watch a little piece of history. ➡️ bit.ly/3FK2Gw4 #drones #aviation
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1 Aug 2023
UK airspace is in need of a radical transformation 🛫 🛫 Last week's fascinating Altitude livestream all about airspace modernisation, with great guests from @MAG_PressOffice and @ACOG_UK, is now available on our YouTube channel 👀 #aviation #avgeeks
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20 Jul 2023
Modernising airspace is a complex process but one that will enable a simpler, safer and more fuel-efficient future for air travel. 🛫 #Aviation #AirTrafficManagement
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27 May 2023
☑ Non-stop career opportunities ☑ Flexible work life balance ☑ Rewarding environment You can experience all of this and more by joining as a Trainee Air Traffic Controller. Unlock your potential today - tap the link in our bio #AirTrafficController #ATC #TATC #AVGeek
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24 Mar 2023
We spoke to senior people from across the industry for a special edition of Altitude this month. Filmed on the show floor at Airspace World, we covered everything from drones to diversity & inclusion. Watch the interviews in full ⬇️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #avgeek
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21 Mar 2023
The latest edition of our quarterly digital publication ELEVATE is out now, with insights, news and options from our people... 🧵 1/4 🛫 Four steps to enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations ➡️ bit.ly/41RuisQ #airtrafficmanagement #aviation
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My fantastic colleague Elizabeth Chau reflects on some of our learning from working with the air taxi industry recently for how the airspace needs to change.
30 Jan 2023
If we're going to see eVTOL air taxis in our skies, how does our airspace need to adapt? Elizabeth Chau, our Head of UTM Strategic Development, spoke to the Wall Street Journal about creating a future for all airspace users. ➡️ on.wsj.com/40cBU8B #avgeek #aviation
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12 Jan 2023
If you've been following the @VirginOrbit rocket launch from @SpaceCornwall this week, check out our latest blog, 'Preparing for a UK space launch'. Even though the mission wasn't successful, it was still an important milestone for the UK - bit.ly/3iuIdTQ
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26 Nov 2022
A brilliant Altitude on Wednesday with Louisa from @Apianaero and Charles at @FlylogixUAV talking all things #drones, including how Apian has used them to speed up chemotherapy drug delivery. Watch the full episode here ➡️ bit.ly/3F0JScf #avgeeks
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Mark Watson retweeted
3 Oct 2022
Wondering what the progression is like if you join NATS in an Early Careers role? Good news, in today's blog post, Emily Price talks about her journey from graduate scheme to Director of Analytics 🤩 Read more ▶️ bit.ly/3SNEBc8 #careers #avgeeks #aviation

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30 Sep 2022
Project CAELUS, the NATS-backed programme to deliver the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones, won the Excellence in Technology & Innovation award at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards 🎉 find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/3dVTI4o #ProjectCAELUSScotland
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28 Sep 2022
We had so many questions about 'air taxis' in August's Altitude livestream with @VerticalAero we couldn't get to them all during the show, so we've tried to answer a few more here ⤵️ bit.ly/3DVkiW7 #aviation #avgeek
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24 Sep 2022
Andy Sage, NATS Safety Transformation Director, met with Air Traffic Technology International to talk all things future flight ✈️ the wide-ranging discussion covered drones, eVTOLs & 'next generation' airspace management. Read the full interview here ➡️ bit.ly/3BezXOo

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Mark Watson retweeted
20 Sep 2022
A privilege to listen to the memories of 9/11 from people working on the day. One of the most incredible stories you're ever likely to hear. Watch the full episode of Altitude ⬇️ youtu.be/6xIqyV3KCvE #avgeeks
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Replying to @TheAA_UK
@TheAA_UK Tell me how it is acceptable to leave me stranded on the A3 from 6pm on Friday night ? It's midnight and I'm still waiting.
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Hello @TheAA_UK , just letting you know another hour has passed and your recovery didn't turn up again. Now estimating a further 20 minutes. Over 7hrs and freezing cold.
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@TheAA_UK 0140hrs and picked up. The driver tells me he was on his way earlier but you cancelled him. Thanks.
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