Airport Technology
08 May 2025

An independent assessment has validated the benefits of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in the North Atlantic airspace, six years after its implementation.

The review, conducted by Steer, a consultancy specialising in aviation and cost-benefit analysis, was commissioned by NATS to meet regulatory obligations.

The findings indicate that for every £1 ($1.33) invested in the system, airlines receive approximately £2 ($2.66) in value.

Read on:  NATS reports operational gains from space-based ADS-B

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