Hi, Dan here and welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly, Reach for the Sky Special,

the podcast that explores the future of aviation, from the design and sustainability of future planes

to the people who keep them flying and make sure our experience is top-notch.

Each day, around 6,000 aircraft fly in the sky above the UK.

And to ensure they all take off land and fly around safely, orderly and officially, that's the role of

the air traffic controllers. In this podcast, we're diving into the exciting world of air traffic control and are meeting the guys at Global ATS Aviation Training Services, who don't just teach air traffic control. They train some of the best in the world. Based in Gloucestershire, with an international reputation. Global ATS mixes the latest tech and clever teaching methods

with the strict rules that keep the skies safe.

And thanks to their worldwide partnerships,

their training reaches airports and aviation authorities far beyond the UK.

So, buckle up,

as we're going to find out what it takes to become an air traffic controller

and how

global ATS is helping to shape the future of flight.

To start us off, let's get the low down or maybe that should be the high up on a new type of

flyer and it's something that we get loads of questions about here.

It's drones.

You might have a toy one,

but they're increasingly used in everyday life

from the emergency services to doorstep deliveries.

And here's Amy to give us the background.

Amy Aviation, reaching for the sky.

Hi, Amy Aviation here. Smile for the camera.

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