CAA Review of UK Air Traffic Management Resilience, System Renewal and Future Capability – Call for Input

This Call for Input seeks views, experiences and evidence to inform the Review's assessment of the air traffic services disruption of 8 September 2026 and matters within the Terms of Reference in CAP33151.

The Review is examining:

• The causes and contributory factors associated with the disruption of 8 September 2026.
• The operational and passenger impacts of the disruption of 8 September 2026 on the wider aviation system.
• The resilience of current air traffic management systems, supporting infrastructure and operational processes.
• NERL's approach to system renewal, investment, replacement and modernisation.
• The effectiveness of preparedness, response and recovery arrangements across NERL and the wider aviation system.
• The effectiveness of governance, assurance and regulatory oversight arrangements supporting NERL's Resilience, Business Continuity and Contingency capabilities.
• Lessons identified from the disruption of 8 September 2026 and from previous incidents and reviews.
• Actions that may strengthen the resilience of NERL and the wider aviation system in the future.
• The Review Team will produce an Initial Findings Report in January 2027 and a Final Report in March 2027.