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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is scheduled to hold discussions with Mr Rolfe on Wednesday prior to addressing Members of Parliament in the House of Commons during the second reading of the Civil Aviation Bill.
In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, Mr Rolfe expressed his regret regarding recent issues but did not confirm whether he would resign from his position. He remarked, “Inevitably, things do go wrong in complex systems. We never want them to. We always hope they won’t, but we absolutely plan for them to and make sure we handle them properly.”
Mr Rolfe went on to assert that the United Kingdom maintains one of the best reputations globally for its air traffic control service, citing both safety and resilience. He noted that the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) underwent partial privatisation 25 years ago, which has allowed access to funding. Over that period, more than £1 billion has been invested in technology, contributing to consistent improvements in service and safety.
Despite these advancements, Mr Rolfe acknowledged that when issues arise, it remains disappointing and upsetting, for which he offered his apologies.
