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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SonoSim has launched its DVT – Lower Extremity: Core Clinical Module, which focuses on the sonographic evaluation of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including both first-time and recurrent DVTs. Course lessons cover normal lower extremity vasculature, sonographic anatomy, and scanning technique. Multiple DVT ultrasound protocols (ranging from point-of-care... 29 March 2019
Calytrix (Europe) announced that the Austrian Army has just committed to a substantial upgrade of its legacy virtual first-person training system to the Titan platform, including the delivery of software and upgrade services. Austria has always been a leader in the adoption of LVC simulation solutions and continues to... 29 March 2019
CAE signed a new five-year training agreement for AirAsia’s long-haul pilots. The agreement extends the use of the CAE Rise training system to AirAsia’s long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X, on the Airbus A330 platform. CAE is providing initial training for the airline’s pilots and will soon undertake recurrent training at... 28 March 2019
Lockheed Martin Australia signed a contract with the Australian Government to deliver Australia’s largest, networked simulation system. In partnership with Calytrix Technologies and NEC Australia, this team will work to transform how the Australian Defence Force (ADF) trains and develops future generations of defence personnel. Lockheed Martin Australia leads... 28 March 2019
AFI KLM E&M subsidiary, KLM UK Engineering has signed a line maintenance contract with BA CityFlyer. KLM UK Engineering will commence this line maintenance contract with BA CityFlyer at Glasgow on their Embraer fleet from April 2019. 28 March 2019
An Exoskeleton/Physical Augmentation Requirements meeting was held at the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) at U.S. Army Fort Benning, Georgia, on January 15, 2019. Under direction and guidance from Brig. Gen. David M. Hodne, the Soldier Lethality Cross Functional Team Lead and Commandant of MCOE, David Audet, and Andrea... 28 March 2019
Three months of intensive training for Britain’s winter warfare specialists reached its climax as Royal Marines ‘fought’ Swedes and Finns in the Arctic snow for Exercise Northern Wind. Some 350 Royal Marines from 40 Commando in Taunton joined Norwegian troops and U.S. Marines in a week-long mock battle trying... 27 March 2019
Coptersafety has announced a new appointment of a full-time flight instructor, Gerardo Donatelli, to support its mission in helping operators to enhance safety in their operations. Gerardo brings with him 27 years of professional aviation experience. After joining the Air Force Academy in 1992, he served the military for... 27 March 2019
CAE’s Quality Management System of its CAE Healthcare facility in Sarasota, Florida, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in respect to the following scope: "Design, Production, Integration, Test and Delivery of Medical Simulation Technologies and Post-Delivery Activities and Services." ISO (International Organization for Standardization) establishes specific criteria for organizational conformance... 27 March 2019
Tulmar Safety Systems Inc. (Tulmar) has launched two new cabin crew training products. They include a classroom Portable Girt Trainer and an Air Liquide-Style training PBE. The Portable Girt Trainer’s design and concept will provide the user with the realistic physical motion and pull force required to “pull to... 27 March 2019
