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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Saab received an order from the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defence to expand the Czech’s instrumented Saab GAMER laser-based training capability. Deliveries of the new system will start in the end of 2019 and continue during 2020. The order value is MSEK 108. With the new upgraded Tactical Training... 4 March 2019
André Blain, president of OSSimTech, announced the appointment of Gabriel Rivest as executive director. Rivest’s term began on February 13, 2019. Over the past 4 years, Rivest has held different positions in the company. He has significant experience in business development, strategic partnerships and product management. Prior to joining... 4 March 2019
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) announced its 2019 board of directors. Board President: KT Waxman, DNP, MBA, RN, CNL, CHSE, CENP, FSSH, FAAN, associate professor, University of San Francisco and director, California Simulation Alliance, San Francisco, California.President-Elect: Robert Armstrong, MS, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Center for... 4 March 2019
Sponsored Content The organisers of ITEC, Europe’s premier conference and exhibition for military training, education and simulation technology, are pleased to announce DisTec; a brand new show-floor experience, exploring solutions shaping the future of training and simulation. Located on the ITEC exhibition floor, the DisTec area will invite the... 4 March 2019
KLM opened a new training facility, which is equipped with two new Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers (CEETs) made from real Boeing 737 and 777 equipment. The 777 is operated by a motion system, which has been especially designed for KLM. The new technologies make cabin and cockpit crew training... 4 March 2019
The Healthcare Theater Conference, sponsored by AVKIN, is a free conference that takes place on May 16, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. at the STAR Campus in Delaware. Topics include how to start an affordable simulated participant (SP) program, creating structure to an existing SP program, and learning how... 4 March 2019
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has confirmed an extension of their contract with VSTEP for use of the Response Simulator. The aviation module within the RS system will assist Schiphol to maintain high training standards within airport grounds and increase safety awareness. The aviation module includes a wide variety of objects... 1 March 2019
In partnership with industry, the Department of Defense (DoD) Corrosion Policy and Oversight Office is unveiling two new courses for aerospace engineers and aircraft maintenance technicians who plan, design and maintain military aircraft. The first course, Aerospace Engineer Coating Application Training, is designed to familiarize engineers with corrosion mitigation,... 1 March 2019
SonoSim and Laerdal Medical launched a comprehensive and standardized ultrasound-guided central line cannulation training solution: the Laerdal-SonoSim Procedure Trainer (LSPT). The part-task trainer features multiple advances in ultrasound-guided procedure training, including real ultrasound data, multiple anatomic variations, automated assessment and feedback, built-in expert instruction and guidance, compression, and power, color-flow... 1 March 2019
TEMSCO Helicopters has recently taken delivery of a FRASCA-built AS350B2 Helicopter Flight Training Device (FTD). TEMSCO, along with NorthStar and Coastal Helicopters, will use the FTD to train their staff pilots. The main focus of the FTD will be training new tour pilots on routes and for transitioning from... 27 February 2019
