UK NATS is selling a number of dormant radar sites as well as leasing space at other locations to reduce its costs and raise revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic-moves made possible, it says, by advances in technology. "This is absolutely not about selling off the family silver," says Paul Hughes, NATS head of assets and development, in an Oct. 1 announcement of the land sales. "We are maintaining full ownership and access to all our critical infrastructure," Hughes adds. "But where we have land and accommodation we no longer need, it makes sense to find a better use for it, while also helping us reduce our maintenance and running costs at what remains a very difficult time for the aviation industry."
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