ASCENT – April 2026
Welcome to our April 2026 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 April 2026 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.
ASCENT article: Colin Prescott and Jim Dunn have spent decades evaluating ATC training candidates in the Airways Assessment Centre. The two controllers share their perspectives on what makes the Assessment Centre such a pivotal part of Airways’ SureSelect ATC selection process.
ASCENT article: Jonny Cooke examines the gap between the industry’s investment in air traffic control training technologies and the fragmented systems still used to track and assess trainee progress – and introduces OnTrac, Airways International’s answer to that challenge.
ASCENT article: Hundreds of ATCs around the world began their careers in a simulated fictional aerodrome. Airways International’s Head of ATS Training Kelly de Lambert introduces Forest: where it came from, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools in ATC training for Airways.
ASCENT article: Philipp Zeitel has stepped into the role of Regional Director – Australia, USA & Rest of the World for Airways International, bringing more than 14 years of experience across ATC training, quality assurance and campus management. In this Q&A, he shares insights into his Airways journey and the opportunities he sees across global markets.
ASCENT article: Airways New Zealand will have a key presence at Airspace World 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, from 26-28 May – the premier industry event for the global air traffic management industry.