Graham Lake

Graham Lake is a former director general of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), an organization that represents the interests of air navigation service providers globally. He recently commented on the UK air traffic control system, specifically discussing the implications of a radar failure at NATS that caused significant disruption in air travel. Lake compared the air traffic network to 'motorways in the sky' and highlighted the risks and operational challenges faced during technical failures, emphasizing the importance of understanding the infrastructure's limitations.