Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • NATS and ANSPs to drive sustainable aviation through GAIN

Aerospace

NATS and ANSPs to drive sustainable aviation through GAIN

Green Aviation Insights (GAIN), a novel tool developed by NATS in collaboration with leading Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) – CAAM, skeyes and AZANS officially launches today.

Image courtesy NATS

GAIN is the first globally collaborative data and analytics tool designed specifically for ANSPs to measure airspace efficiency in a standardised way. It enables ANSPs around the world to benchmark performance, share insights, and drive more sustainable airspace management.

With the global aviation sector under increasing pressure to meet ambitious climate targets, GAIN represents a significant leap forward.

Advertisement
ODU RT

Leveraging cutting-edge analytics and complex algorithms, GAIN equips ANSPs with the tools to identify inefficiency trends, set actionable targets, and benchmark performance. Given that most commercial flights worldwide fall under ANSP oversight, these organisations play a vital and unique role in ensuring aircraft operate on the most efficient and environmentally friendly routes. The GAIN dashboard, designed through a user-centred process, delivers tailored insights for each user’s role within their ANSP, making it a powerful tool for driving targeted performance improvements.

GAIN is spearheaded by ANSPs – NATS (UK), CAAM (Malaysia), skeyes (Belgium) and AZANS (Azerbaijan) – with CANSO as an observer. Collectively, these Founding Members oversee ~10% of global daily air traffic and are committed to refining the platform through trials, sharing data, and identifying new ways to reduce emissions. Based on historical performance indicators, the Founding Members could achieve annual CO2 savings of up to ~370,000 tonnes.

“At any point in time, almost every single flight in the sky is under the watch of an ANSP, which places each of us in a position to help each aircraft fly its most efficient and environmentally friendly route,” said Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS. “ANSPs all face similar challenges in delivering such efficient routings and GAIN, the collaborative community being created around it, and the analytics it provides, will help make more of an impact than us working in isolation. We hope that GAIN can help the industry to drive forward progress and practices that will accelerate meaningful action on climate change.”

“CAAM acknowledges the importance of sustainable aviation solutions,” said CAAM CEO Captain Norazman Bin Mahmud, “Joining the GAIN initiative allows us to actively contribute to the development of a valuable tool that will benefit ANSPs worldwide. We are eager to share our expertise and work together to create a more environmentally conscious aviation industry.”

CEO of skeyes, Johan Decuyper, commented: "We see GAIN as a new tool and key enabler for future environmental improvements, optimising our contribution to a greener and more sustainable aviation."

Advertisement
DSEI 2025

Mr Farhan Guliyev, the Director of 'Azeraeronavigation' Air Traffic Department of 'Azerbaijan Airlines' CJSC (AZANS) said: “GAIN represents a transformative opportunity for ANSPs to collaborate globally. As founding members, AZANS, NATS, skeyes and CAAM are working together to enhance environmental performance.

"Through shared insights and real-time analytics, GAIN fosters a community dedicated to reducing emissions and improving airspace efficiency. AZANS is committed to leveraging this collaboration to drive innovation, making sustainability a core pillar of air traffic management. We invite other ANSPs to join us in this mission and use GAIN to advance meaningful environmental progress across the industry."

NATS are inviting ANSPs to register their interest and join the growing GAIN community. Members will benefit from webinars and shared resources later in 2025, with access to the GAIN tool from 2026. Together, ANSPs can achieve significant emissions reductions and set a new standard for aviation sustainability.

To learn more about GAIN and how organisation can get involved visit nats.aero/environment/gain

Advertisement
Babcock LB
BSA and IFA partner on aviation training

Aerospace Events

BSA and IFA partner on aviation training

16 May 2025

The British School of Aviation (BSA) and the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) have launched a joint initiative aimed at supporting industry and the next generation of aerospace engineers.

NATS, Leidos and Indra support SANS

Aerospace

NATS, Leidos and Indra support SANS' Intelligent Approach

16 May 2025

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is set to deploy Intelligent Approach at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports following a significant agreement with its UK counterpart, NATS, in collaboration with technology providers Leidos and Indra.

Gatwick to advance decarbonisation programme with Vital Energi

Aerospace

Gatwick to advance decarbonisation programme with Vital Energi

15 May 2025

Gatwick has partnered with specialist renewable energy provider Vital Energi to advance its ambitious £250 million decarbonisation programme, which will see the airport switch to zero carbon heating and improve energy efficiency.

BA boosts punctuality with advanced tech

Aerospace

BA boosts punctuality with advanced tech

15 May 2025

Advanced technology, introduced as part of British Airways’ £7 billion transformation investment programme, has seen the airline boost its operational performance to record levels.

Advertisement
ODU RT
New research reveals extent of airport overcrowding

Aerospace

New research reveals extent of airport overcrowding

14 May 2025

As the continued long term growth in global air travel continues to strain airport capacity, new research from Airport Dimensions reveals a critical turning point.

NATS and DANS sign MoU to empower young talent

Aerospace

NATS and DANS sign MoU to empower young talent

14 May 2025

NATS and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership between their respective Young Professionals’ Networks (YPNs).

Advertisement
DSEI 2025