An interview with Airways International’s General Manager Commercial (Acting), James Evans, about Airways’ efforts and developments in the drone management space – published in Global Airspace Radar magazine, Issue 1, May 2025.
ASCENT article: We know that air traffic control simulation plays a crucial part in ensuring that our ATCs gain the real-world training they need. However investing in your own simulator comes at a significant expense – is this a worthwhile investment over time? What does it involve, and what are some of the hidden costs?
In this ASCENT article, Acting Head of Products Jonny Cooke explains the various cost components, and the technological advancements now in play in ATC simulation that can help to mitigate these expenses.
ASCENT article: With the spotlight on air traffic controller shortages globally, particularly in the US, the pressure is mounting for air navigation service providers (ANSPs) to select, train and recruit enough of the best and brightest ATC candidates to address the growing gap.
ASCENT article: Meet John McKenzie, Airways International’s Digital Solutions Sales Director, who’s tenure has stood the test of time. From his roots in air traffic services to his commercial expertise, 2025 has seen John reach a 50-year milestone with Airways.
ASCENT article: 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 significantly impacted the aviation industry through her involvement with the ICAO IFPP.
A big congratulations to our latest cohort of air traffic services students who have graduated from the Airways Training academy and are now commencing their on-job training.
Meet Shem Love – Simulator Team Leader at Airways International, based in our Christchurch offices. In this Q&A with Shem, he shares a little about himself, and about working for Airways International and in the aviation industry.
ASCENT article: Deploying an innovative cloud-based mobile simulation solution is providing flexibility, efficiencies and enhanced training experiences for some Airways International customers. In this ASCENT article, Acting Head of Products Jonny Cooke explains why this model works for ANSPs and how it has the potential to transform the global ATC training sector.
