Applying success-based assurance techniques to the safety of air traffic control

Safety is fundamental to the air traffic management (ATM) industry. However, ATM is undergoing unprecedented change and a number of new challenges face the industry. Against this backdrop, the industry needs to ensure that how safety is managed remains appropriate and our safety data continues to inform us of how safe we are and alert us to our risks. Recent advances in safety thinking point towards different techniques and methodologies to address these safety challenges. An example of how these ideas have been applied to data from the NATS air traffic control operation is provided.