The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has approved measures designed to improve safety of air traffic control operations in Edinburgh, Scotland.

According to the CAA’s website, four new Class D Control Areas (CTAs) will be introduced around the existing Edinburgh Control Zone on November 24.

“Approval of the change follows a review of local airspace arrangements by National Air Traffic Services at Edinburgh Airport and their subsequent consultation with the aviation community, local government and environmental groups, in accordance with the CAA’s Airspace Change Process,” said a spokesman.

“The new CTAs replace parts of Class E Scottish TMA in the Glasgow-Edinburgh area. The current Control Zone remains unchanged. Edinburgh Air Traffic Control will continue to provide radar and non-radar services within the local area, both inside and outside the new zones, to all airspace users.”