ASCENT – May 2025
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.
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.
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.