Australian ATC set to train with New Zealand based simulation

Air traffic controllers in Australia are set to undertake training for a simulation service delivered remotely from New Zealand, as part of a unique trans-Tasman partnership. Airways International – the commercial arm of Airways New Zealand – has signed a three-year contract with air navigation service provider Airservices Australia for the provision of air traffic control (ATC) simulation services for Australian ATC’s. The contract between the two organisations enables Airservices Australia to utilise Airways International’s TotalControl “sim in a suitcase” as a mobile training tool – moving it around units across Australia for use by ATCs to undertake critical operational