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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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
CEFA Aviation is expanding and chose to strengthen its presence in China, a key market where aviation is booming. Its managing director is Jiming He, a Shanghai native dedicated to clients and prospects of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Dominique Mineo, CEO and founder of CEFA Aviation, explains: “If... 27 February 2019
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd’s (ST Engineering) Aerospace sector has signed an agreement with a contract value of about $600-million (approximately $813-million) to provide aircraft heavy maintenance services to a major North American operator. ST Engineering will support the operator, an existing customer, on a fleet of over 160 wide-body... 27 February 2019
SoftekSim and Universal Helicopters (UHI), a U.S.-based division of Universal Flight Concepts (UFC), have signed a simulator purchase agreement for two convertible Flight Training Devices (FTDs) of single- and multi-engine aircraft: Tecnam P2010 and Tecnam P2006T. The simulators are designed in compliance with FAA FTD level 5 certification requirements. 27 February 2019
Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected Latitude to provide a three-year programme of language proficiency training courses for line pilots. Latitude has tailored its Command product to JAL's specific requirements to create a blended learning solution comprising web-based e-learning and virtual instructor-led sessions. Command is designed to develop oral language... 27 February 2019
Czech Airlines Flight Training Centre has chosen CPaT Global to provide tailored e-learning solutions for their pilots’ training needs including distance learning courses, interactive classroom courses and learning management systems. Czech Airlines Flight Training Centre will employ CPaT’s e-learning solutions to provide both classroom and mobile training for its... 27 February 2019
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