
11 Since the Airline Group assumed control, NATS has produced a business plan which proposes additional capacity over the next ten years to meet a high rate of traffic growth, and thereby limit flight delays. These proposals for expansion have withstood the scrutiny of airspace users within and outside the Airline Group, and of the Regulator. There are risks to the achievement of this plan, particularly in procurement of high technology systems, but NATS has strengthened its management team in important areas to help it deliver projects.