§ Lord Bleaseasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the air traffic control services and equipment at (a) Belfast International Airport (BIA) and (b) Belfast City Airport (BCA) are currently at levels and standards that meet the specific essentials required by the Civil Aviation Authority; and whether BIA and BCA are each suitably technically equipped at levels similar to other comparable United Kingdom airports to meet projected commercial and non-commercial air traffic service requirements and development for the next five years. [HL2287]
§ Baroness HaymanBoth Belfast International Airport (BIA) and Belfast City Airport (BCA) meet the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority. National Air Traffic Services Limited (NATS) is responsible for the provision of air traffic services and equipment at BIA and Short Brothers plc for their provision at BCA. The levels of service and equipment are under constant review. We understand that both NATS and Short Brothers plc are currently examining specific improvements for their respective airports.