About Us

Part of Montgomery Group (Jan 2026)

Halldale Group is a leader in B2B events and media, serving as a vital partner to global safety training industries. We focus on best practices in training and simulation technologies, delivering content through live and virtual events, digital, and electronic media. Our worldwide editorial team and thought leadership community support this mission. 

Founded nearly 40 years ago by Andy Smith, Halldale has continually evolved to remain at the forefront of safety-critical training and simulation. We serve the global aviation and defence training community through industry-leading events, specialist publications, digital platforms, working groups, and professional networks.

Our conferences and summits across the Americas, Europe, and Asia bring together regulators, airlines, OEMs, ATOs, training providers, and technology innovators to share insight, shape best practice, and conduct business. Supported by a global network of subject-matter experts, including former operators, engineers, regulators, and simulation specialists, our content and events are grounded in operational credibility and technical expertise.

Part of Montgomery Group (Acquired January 2026)

In January 2026, Halldale Group became part of the Montgomery Group, a global events business established in 1895 and delivering more than 50 international exhibitions and conferences across 15+ countries.

This partnership represents a strategic step forward for Halldale. Montgomery brings:

• Global scale and infrastructure – enhanced operational capability across venues, logistics, digital systems, and international event delivery
• International reach – expanded access to global markets, cross-sector networks, and senior decision-makers
• Long-term investment – strengthening product development, digital platforms, community growth, and event experience
• Commercial expertise – refined sponsorship, exhibition, and partnership frameworks drawn from a world-class portfolio

Why this matters to our partners

For exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and community members, being part of Montgomery Group means:

• Greater audience reach across international markets
• Stronger event infrastructure and delivery capability
• Increased cross-sector visibility and partnership opportunities
• Continued investment in innovation, content quality, and community growth

Importantly, Halldale retains its specialist focus, sector knowledge, and editorial independence. What changes is our scale, capability, and ability to invest in the future of aviation training and simulation.

We remain deeply embedded in our industry, now with the backing of a global events leader to accelerate our impact.

Welcome to Halldale.

Who we are

• We are the leading supplier of information on Simulation and Training - today’s ‘enabling’ industry.
• We are unique in being the only B2B media house and event organiser entirely devoted to best practice in education, training and simulation.
• We are the only publisher to serve multiple communities of high-value/high-reliability industry training leaders, covering defense, airline, and other high-value safety-critical sectors such as oil and gas, mining and marine, etc.
• Our high quality, independent, editorial content team cover stories from around the world, based internationally they apply their wealth of knowledge and industry experience to ensure that Halldale remains the leading force behind S&T content.
• We’ve been working with the global S&T community for over 40 years and are pioneers in digital publications and events.

What makes us different? 

• Impartiality
• Global focus and reach
• In-depth industry understanding and knowledge

Our Global Events

WATS (World Aviation Training Summit)

WATS is the world's largest aviation training event, held annually in the United States. It focuses on training and simulation for pilots, cabin crew, Ab Initio, and maintenance professionals. With over 1,000 attendees, WATS provides a unique platform to connect with a diverse and influential audience.

APATS (Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium)

APATS is the leading event for aviation training in the Asia Pacific region. Held in Singapore, it attracts over 700 attendees from airlines, training organizations, and regulatory bodies covering ab initio, airline pilot, cabin crew and maintenance subjects.. APATS offers a dynamic environment to showcase your products and services to a rapidly growing market.

EATS (European Airline Training Symposium)

EATS is Europe's premier aviation training event, held in Berlin. It brings together over 1,000 professionals from across the continent, providing an excellent opportunity to engage with key stakeholders in the European aviation training community. ATO, Airline Pilot, Cabin Crew and Maintenance conferences are scheduled for 2025.

Our Digital Content

CAT

Civil Aviation Training (CAT) is the world’s leading source of information for airline simulation and training. Since 1990 it has showcased the latest training practices for pilots, cabin crew and maintainers throughout the civil airline industry. CAT offers a portfolio of information sources, across our digital channels and platforms.

MS&T

MS&T  is the leading source of simulation and training for the global defense industry for nearly four decades. MS&T is characterized by high-quality, independent editorial content, created by an international team of editors and writers who apply their wealth of knowledge and industry experience to showcase issues and innovations which help world militaries shape their visions and identify best practice.

Our Online Communities and Forums

Aviation Training Leader Forum

The ATLF (Aviation Training Leader Forum) serves as a distinctive and global assembly, bringing together over 1000 leaders in airline training. This unique forum encompasses a wealth of aviation training knowledge, talent, and experience. Members represent various sectors, including Pilot, Cabin Crew, Maintenance, Ab Initio, Regulatory and Women in Aviation Training. The Forum enables persistent, secure and private discussion, working groups and webinars allowing the global community to work together and maintain contact through the year.

WiAT

Women in Aviation Training (WiAT) aims to support a better experience as young women enter the profession and to support them and their families as their career and lives progress. The goal is to increase the number of women in aviation and to retain this talented cohort in aviation which is so obviously needed.

Heads of Training

The ATLF brings together training leaders and Subject Matter Experts in a collaborative space. The group facilitates insightful discussions, shares best practices, and inspires innovation in aviation training. Our goal is to empower heads of training with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to elevate the standards of training excellence. Together, we shape the future of aviation education, ensuring safety, efficiency, and continual advancement in the training landscape.