NATS and Global ANSPs Launch Tool for Greener Skies

NATS and Global ANSPs Launch GAIN Platform to Drive Sustainable Aviation

In a significant move toward greener aviation, a coalition of global air navigation service providers (ANSPs) has unveiled Green Aviation Insights (GAIN) an innovative tool designed to make airspace management more sustainable, efficient, and data-driven.

This marks the first-ever collaborative data analytics platform tailored specifically for ANSPs, enabling them to assess, benchmark, and improve airspace efficiency while reducing carbon emissions on a global scale.

The Global Collaboration Behind GAIN

The GAIN initiative is led by:

• NATS (UK) 
• CAAM (Malaysia) 
• skeyes (Belgium) 
• AZANS (Azerbaijan)
   with CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation) acting as an observer. 

Together, these founding members oversee nearly 10% of global daily air traffic. Their combined experience and shared commitment to innovation make them uniquely positioned to develop a tool with the potential to reshape sustainable air navigation.

Why GAIN Matters for Global Aviation

The aviation industry is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, and ANSPs play a crucial role in helping airlines fly the most efficient and environmentally conscious routes.

With GAIN, ANSPs worldwide can:

• Benchmark their airspace efficiency 
• Detect performance trends using AI-powered analytics 
• Set realistic, data-backed emission reduction goals 
• Share insights and best practices with other ANSPs 
• Monitor progress with a customized dashboard tailored to each user role 

“At any point in time, almost every single flight in the sky is under the watch of an ANSP,” said Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS. “That puts us in a prime position to help aircraft fly their most efficient and eco-friendly routes.”

Projected Environmental Impact

Based on initial modeling from historical data, the GAIN platform could enable participating ANSPs to eliminate approximately 370,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. That’s equivalent to taking over 80,000 passenger cars off the road annually, according to EPA carbon equivalency calculators.

This figure underscores the massive impact that smart routing and collaborative data management can have on environmental sustainability.

User-Friendly, Role-Based Insights

GAIN isn’t just a tool for executives it’s designed with all operational levels in mind. Its intuitive dashboard offers:

• Role-specific views for planners, controllers, and analysts 
• Visualizations that make it easier to identify inefficiencies 
• Actionable metrics tied to real-world routing improvements 

“Joining the GAIN initiative allows us to contribute to a tool that will benefit ANSPs worldwide,” said CAAM CEO Captain Norazman Bin Mahmud. “We are eager to share our expertise and build a more environmentally conscious aviation industry.”

A New Era for Collaborative Sustainability in Aviation

This project reflects a growing consensus that working in isolation is no longer viable for the aviation industry. Airspace inefficiencies are global by nature, and solving them requires shared data, aligned objectives, and collaborative platforms like GAIN.

As more ANSPs join the initiative, the platform’s power will only grow, delivering greater emission savings and smarter operational outcomes.

The goal? A global aviation ecosystem where sustainability and efficiency go hand in hand.

Final Thoughts

With the launch of GAIN, the aviation industry takes a big step toward reducing its environmental footprint through collaboration, innovation, and data transparency.

NATS and its partners are setting a powerful example: sustainability isn’t just the responsibility of airlines it starts with the airspace itself.

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