ASCENT – September 2025
In this issue…
In this issue of ASCENT, we highlight how Aeropath is evolving its expertise to meet the future of aviation, and our efforts to address gender equality in air traffic services. We introduce Gareth Owen, Airways International’s new Head of Business Development, and we share insights from a successful AirShare trial enhancing safety in uncontrolled airspace. Finally, don’t miss our upcoming webinar on 9 October, where we talk about unlocking ATC training success through smarter selection.
Aeropath’s vision for the future of flight procedure design
As the aviation industry enters a new era defined by complexity, innovation and global collaboration, the need for smarter, more adaptable flight procedures has never been greater.
In this article, Head of Aeropath Hamish McKoy explores how Aeropath is evolving its expertise to meet the future of aviation: through the transformation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN), regional collaboration, global standard-setting, and the development of next-generation talent.
Advancing gender equality in Airways ATS
In this article, Airways International’s Head of Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Kelly de Lambert explores the under-representation of women in ATS.
She discusses how we’re addressing the imbalance through listening and focused research, inclusive recruitment and selection practices, and a sustained commitment to fostering a more diverse and equitable workplace.
Enhancing safety in uncontrolled airspace
A recent trial of uncrewed traffic management (UTM) at uncontrolled aerodromes across New Zealand has delivered a clear win for airspace safety.
In this article, AirShare Product Manager George Ridd shares how the system is improving visibility, streamlining workflows, and enhancing situational awareness for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations, in controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
Gareth Owen: New Head of Business Development
Gareth Owen returns to Airways as Airways International’s Head of Business Development, bringing global expertise and a bold vision for the future of the organisation’s products and services.
In this article Gareth shares insights into his journey, what drew him to Airways International, and his vision for the future of business development.
Join our webinar: Unlocking ATC training success through smarter selection
In our upcoming webinar on 9 October, join Jonny Cooke and Philipp Zeitel as they unpack the complex recruitment and selection challenges facing ANSPs.
Discover how our proven recruitment and selection approach is helping ANSPs to identify air traffic control candidates with the core competencies linked to ATC success – drawing on over 30 years of experience in selecting and training.
