ASCENT – May 2025

Welcome to our latest issue of ASCENT – Airways International’s publication where we share our thought leadership and insights about key issues and developments for our organisation and the industry.

Welcome to our latest, revamped issue of ASCENT – Airways International’s publication where we share our thought leadership and insights about key issues and developments for our organisation and the industry.

In this issue…

In this issue of ASCENT – May 2025, we explore ATC simulation and training challenges facing the aviation industry. Learn about the costs involved in sim ownership and the tech advancements now in play in this rapidly evolving sector. You’ll read about how ATC staffing shortages and low training success rates are impacting ANSPs, and why choosing the right people from the start has become more important than ever. We also feature John McKenzie’s five decades of service with Airways and the immense change he’s experienced. Finally, Aeropath’s Jackie Workman is helping to shape global standards in procedure design through her involvement with the ICAO Instrument Flight Procedures Panel (IFPP).

The hidden costs of simulator ownership: A tech-driven path to cost efficiency

ATC simulator setup illustrating hidden costs and training challenges

Is running your own ATC simulator a worthwhile investment over time? What does it involve, and what are some of the hidden costs? Head of Products Jonny Cooke explores the various costs involved in ATC simulation, and highlights the technological advancements now in play that can help to mitigate these expenses.

Enhancing ATC training success rates: a global issue

Air traffic control success rates are low resulting in staff shortages

Head of ATS Training Kelly de Lambert explores the various factors contributing to global air traffic control staffing shortages and low ATC training success rates, the impact for ANSPs, and how Airways International is addressing these critical issues by utilising innovative technology solutions.

John McKenzie: Five decades of service

John McKenzie reflecting on five decades of service for Airways

John McKenzie, Airways International’s Digital Solutions Sales Director has reached an impressive 50-year milestone with Airways. In this article, learn about John’s experience working in the industry over the past five decades, in New Zealand and the Middle East, and some of the changes and developments he’s experienced.

Aeropath leader shapes global standards in Procedure Design

Jackie Workman contributing to global ATC procedure design standards

Jackie Workman has had an impressive career spanning over 16 years in procedure design for Aeropath, specialising in Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs). Her extensive experience in procedure design for Aeropath has not only shaped her career, but also supported the wider aviation industry through her involvement with the ICAO IFPP.

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