OUR PROPOSALS
Background to this Airspace Change Proposal
Stage 1
15
Design Principles were developed with stakeholder input, outlining the high-level criteria for airspace design.
Stage 2
1,000s
of notional flight paths were analysed using computer modelling generated data.
30
options were developed from this data, based on the Design Principles.
The design options were tested with stakeholders, with two further options being developed.
28
options were taken forward after the Design Principle Evaluation.
These were assessed against noise, environmental, aviation, and cost impacts versus a ‘without airspace change’ scenario.
8
options were then shortlisted for Stage 3.
Stage 3
The 8 options were refined and integrated into the Scottish Airspace Modernisation proposal through collaboration with Edinburgh Airport and NATS. They also underwent detailed design development to ensure their safety.
A detailed appraisal of the 8 options was conducted, analysing noise, environmental, aviation, and cost impacts versus a ‘without airspace change’ scenario. This narrowed the options down to the one now being consulted on.
Proposals
There are 7 stages in total of the CAP1616 airspace change process.
Where we are now:
Our public consultation for our proposed design has now concluded. We will now collate, review and categorise the responses to determine which responses may impact our proposal.
