Bright future ahead for brilliant young ATC enthusiasts
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie… how fast can you recite the entire phonetic alphabet? Seven seconds, maybe? How about saying it backwards in just 11 seconds?
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie… how fast can you recite the entire phonetic alphabet? Seven seconds, maybe? How about saying it backwards in just 11 seconds?
Sheyk Alves Souza is utilising his skills as a simulator pilot to support Airservices Australia’s mobile simulation training. Sheyk tells us a bit about the remote sim piloting service he’s providing from his base in Brazil, and his experiences running exercises for Airservices Australia ATCs.
On Monday 21 July we welcomed our newest cohort of air traffic control students into the Airways Training Centre in Christchurch – coming to us from Airservices Australia.
Airways International Limited (AIL), Airways New Zealand’s commercial arm is pleased to have signed a contract with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the provision of Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) in New Zealand.
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: 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? Acting Head of Products Jonny Cooke explains the various cost components, and the tech advancements now in play 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.