Amanda Towner
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.
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ALSIM announced the sale of an AL250 simulator to the University of Dubuque. The simulator will be installed in the University’s Ed Babka Aviation Learning Center, a new state-of-the-art flight operations center scheduled to open fall 2019. The University of Dubuque has a growing Aviation program, including Flight Operations... 4 June 2019
CAE has signed a new five-year training agreement for AirAsia’s A320 pilots in the Philippines. The agreement extends the use of the CAE Rise training system to a third AirAsia affiliate. As part of this agreement, CAE will continue to provide initial training for the airline’s pilots and will... 4 June 2019
A new agreement between DiSTI and Siemens PLM Software enables the integration of DiSTI’s VE Studio with Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter portfolio to automate training and field service content development. “Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies are transforming the way our customers want to train and equip their workforce. Companies want... 4 June 2019
A new agreement between DiSTI and Siemens PLM Software enables the integration of DiSTI’s VE Studio with Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter portfolio to automate training and field service content development. “Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies are transforming the way our customers want to train and equip their workforce. Companies want... 4 June 2019
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, attached to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), and a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, part of a Bomber Task Force assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, conducted joint operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on June 1, 2019. 4 June 2019
Sponsored Content The significant increase in submarine activity seen over the last three years in the Atlantic region and the proliferation of diesel submarines in Asia offer a strong indication of the direction of travel in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). In this exclusive interview, the chairman of this year’s Anti-Submarine... 3 June 2019
The National Center for Simulation (NCS) board of directors announced George Cheros as its president and CEO of NCS. After a short term as interim president, Cheros was chosen for his leadership skills, his keen sense of the modeling and simulation (M&S) industry and his past contributions, as well... 3 June 2019
The AdventHealth Nicholson Center announced the addition of 10 new lab stations. The Nicholson center now has 60 lab stations that are equipped with 25 external cameras and are all teleconference ready. “We have invested in new facilities and equipment that allow us to offer more training opportunities in... 3 June 2019
With the continuous news on airlines dealing with a global pilot shortage, BAA Training announced its plans to expand its full flight simulators’ fleet with six additional units in Europe and Asia. Preliminary investments may reach €60-million Euros. With more than 100 scheduled airlines, a network of over 400... 3 June 2019
Skyborne Airline Academy is launching a Sponsored Flight Instructor Programme to foster the next generation of airline pilot instructors in Spain. Over six weeks, participants will complete 35 flying hours and 130 hours of theory training. Those who successfully complete the programme will go on to work as Single... 3 June 2019
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