New Book Release: Reclaiming the Skies by John van Hoogstraten
Straten Consulting Services is proud to announce the release of Reclaiming the Skies: Rethinking the Purpose of Air Traffic Control, the latest publication by our Managing Director, John van Hoogstraten.
Drawing on more than thirty-five years of international experience in air traffic management, Reclaiming the Skies offers a bold and insightful examination of how the global aviation system has evolved — and where it has lost its way.
The book challenges the industry’s long-standing focus on airline punctuality and calls for a renewed emphasis on predictability, collaboration, and airspace integrity. It introduces the concept of AFOS – the Airline Flight Optimisation System, a new operational category designed to bridge the gap between airlines, airports, and ANSPs through intent-based data sharing.
With clarity and authority, van Hoogstraten explores how aligning technology, policy, and behaviour can restore coherence to the global air traffic network. The result is a timely and essential read for aviation professionals, policymakers, and anyone shaping the skies of tomorrow.
Read more and order your copy here: Reclaiming the Skies.