Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.

CAE Defence & Security to Launch OneWorld in July

June 23, 2020

Amanda Towner

CAE’s Defence & Security business unit will debut the CAE OneWorld virtual conference and tradeshow beginning on July 8, 2020.

CAE and Tawazun Start Virtual Engineering Internships

June 22, 2020

Amanda Towner

Twenty-two engineering students from universities in the United Arab Emirates began a virtual engineering internship developed by CAE and the Tawazun Economic Council.

PLEXSYS Successfully Completes AS9100D Recertification

June 22, 2020

Amanda Towner

PLEXSYS has received their AS9100D recertification for the PLEXSYS Corporate Offices and PLEXSYS United Kingdom sites based on exceptional leadership practices and global standardization that focuses on the fundamentals of quality management systems.

Polystream and BISim Partner for Virtual Training Tech

June 22, 2020

Amanda Towner

The UK Defence and Security Accelerator innovation scheme has awarded a triple-figure contract to Polystream to develop a prototype deployable ‘plug and play’ synthetic training technology.

Patient Safety Movement Foundation to Start Health Worker Safety Campaign

June 18, 2020

Amanda Towner

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation unveiled its early plans aligned with the World Health Organization’s World Patient Safety Day on September 17, 2020.

Red 6 Secures Investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures

June 18, 2020

Amanda Towner

Red 6 has received a strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, the strategic investment arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation. The funds will be used to accelerate the development and commercialization of Red 6’s ATARS.

US Army Researchers Envision Cross-Reality Future

June 18, 2020

Amanda Towner

Army researchers laid out a plan that uses cross-reality technology to establish a common operating picture for soldiers.

Lenovo Mirage VR S3 Standalone Headset Unveiled

June 18, 2020

Amanda Towner

During the VR/AR Global Summit Online Conference, Lenovo unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of commercial virtual reality (VR) solutions — the Lenovo Mirage VR S3 headset with ThinkReality.

Lanier Flight Center Enhances Training with Alsim

June 18, 2020

Amanda Towner

Alsim has welcomed another new member to the family with the sale of an AL172 simulator to Lanier Flight Center in Georgia, U.S.

Girls In Aviation Day 2020 Moves Online

June 18, 2020

Amanda Towner

Women in Aviation International’s Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) will go on in 2020 – despite the global pandemic – and it will be bigger and more far-reaching than ever, it says.

WATS 2021 – New Dates Announced

The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS), the world’s largest gathering of aviation training professionals, will take place on June 15-16, 2021.

New Part 147 Training Era, Finally

The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores dramatic changes in AMT training methodologies and regulations.

Air Astana – An Effective ‘Just Culture’

The astonishing events recounted in the incident involving a post-major servicing ferry flight of an Air Astana Embraer 190 aircraft are worthy of huge admiration. The follow up by Air Astana after the close call is equally impressive. Chris Long reports.