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NATS signs strategic MoU with Bayanat at Dubai Airshow

NATS Services has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayanat Engineering at the Dubai Airshow 2025, to advance Air Traffic Solutions across the Middle East and Africa.

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This strategic agreement marks a significant step forward in strengthening regional collaboration and delivering innovative air traffic management solutions across the Middle East and Africa.

The partnership will enable both organisations to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions to customers across the region, combining NATS' operational excellence and international best practice with Bayanat Engineering's market knowledge, systems integration capabilities and established relationships with regional stakeholders. 

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The partnership is positioned to address the growing demand for advanced air traffic management solutions, digital tower technology and airspace modernisation as the region continues its rapid expansion. 

The two organisations will focus on innovative technologies designed to enhance operational resilience such as NATS’ Intelligent Approach. The industry’s only true time-based spacing tool, Intelligent Approach has proven to deliver optimised runway capacity, improved on-time performance and reduced CO₂ emissions for airports around the world. 

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Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ben Kiff, NATS Managing Director International, commented: "This MoU reflects our commitment to building strong partnerships that deliver real value to the aviation sector. Bayanat Engineering shares our vision for innovation and excellence and we’re excited to work together to support the region’s growth and transformation."

“NATS has been at the forefront of the aviation sector and we look forward to support our clients in the region by bringing in the best of operational excellence and solutions delivery”, said Elie Hannouche, Bayanat Group Managing Director. 
 

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