Hume Brophy wins NATS in competitive pitch

London, 4 August 2015: Hume Brophy has been appointed by NATS, the major air navigation service provider in the to provide UK government relations support, following a competitive pitch.

Hume Brophy will advise NATS on political engagement and policy developments, supporting NATS on major airspace change proposals. Hume Brophy is working with NATS to raise the profile of the company and build an awareness of NATS policy objectives among political stakeholders.

Jane Johnston, Head of Corporate Affairs at NATS said:

"We are very pleased to appoint Hume Brophy as we enter a new Parliament. The team demonstrated a professional combination of policy knowledge, strategic insight and political intelligence and we were particularly impressed by their motivation and commitment to make a difference for NATS. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with them.”

Managing Director UK Public Affairs at Hume Brophy, Robert Condon, added:

"We are delighted to be working with NATS and we’re proud to be representing such an innovative, strategically important and great British brand in the UK, adding to our advisory work on aviation in London, and across the firm internationally.”

The Hume Brophy aviation team for NATS is lead by Managing Director Robert Condon and consists of Senior Account Manager Andrew Gates, Account Executive Josh Rendall, supported by Founding Partner John Hume.

NATS can also draw on Hume Brophy Senior Consultants Anne McIntosh (formerly Conservative Shadow Transport Minister & Select Committee Chair) and Brian Simpson (formerly English MEP and Chair of the Transport Committee).

For information please contact Hume Brophy UK Public Affairs at [email protected] or Robert Condon at [email protected].

About Hume Brophy Hume Brophy is an international communications firm specialising in Public Relations, Investor Relations and Public Affairs, with operations in Brussels, Dublin, London, Paris and Singapore and an established network of agency partnerships in New , Hong Kong and across Europe. The 90- strong international team is drawn from media, advertising, in-house, government, events, investor relations, professional services and industry association backgrounds, offering a blend of skills to meet all communication challenges. www.humebrophy.com

NATS NATS is a leading air navigation services specialist, handling 2.3 million flights in 2014/15, covering the UK and eastern North Atlantic. NATS provides air traffic control from centres at Swanwick, Hampshire and Prestwick, Ayrshire. NATS also provides air traffic control services at 14 UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, and Glasgow; at Gibraltar Airport and, in a joint venture with Ferrovial, at a number of airport towers in Spain.

Building on its reputation for operational excellence and innovation, NATS also offers aerodrome, data, engineering and consultancy solutions to customers worldwide, including airports, air traffic service providers and Governments. There is more information on the NATS website at www.nats.aero