ATC Training has been confirmed as Gold Sponsor of the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026, supporting a programme dedicated to recognising the most innovative individuals and organisations driving excellence across the United Kingdom's aviation sector.

Operating through its Aviation Courses platform, ATC Training is a leading provider of aviation training for airlines, airports, and ground handling organisations, delivering practical, industry-focused courses through self-study, live online, and classroom learning. 

A CAA-registered Aviation Security Training Provider and Ofqual-regulated training centre, ATC Training aligns its programmes with recognised international standards including IATA AHM1110, IS-BAH, and the new EASA Ground Handling Regulations, ensuring that the organisations and professionals it trains are equipped to meet the compliance and operational demands of modern aviation operations. 

In a sector where workforce development, aviation operations management, and regulatory alignment are central to sustained operational excellence, ATC Training's expertise speaks directly to the standards the Aviation Industry Awards UK exists to celebrate.

The Aviation Industry Awards UK spans 18 categories recognising achievement across the full breadth of the UK aviation community, from Aviation Company of the Year, Aviation Innovation Award, and Best Use of Technology to Airport Achievement Award, Women in Aviation Award, and Breakthrough Aerospace Technology Award, among others. 

Entries are free to submit and assessed by an independent judging panel coordinated by Richard Curran, Head of Aviation Management at City St. George's, University of London, and drawn from academia and industry across the UK and beyond, including senior figures from Cranfield University, the University of Glasgow, Sustainable Aviation, and Midland Aerospace.

The awards gala will take place on 22 September 2026 at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. 

Explore categories, meet the judges, and view the full list of finalists at the official awards website. Subscribe to the newsletter for more insights and other event updates.