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 Medical Simulation Center at Tripler Army Medical Center earned its reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons as a comprehensive education institute, as well as, a re-endorsement to serve as a simulation education network site by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. To receive accreditation, the simulation center must meet... 20 December 2018
As part for the Pilot Training Next (PTN) initiative, the U.S. Air Force took delivery of two F-16C simulators at Kelly Field, Lackland Air Force Base that use MetaVR 3D real-time graphics, terrain and 3D models that comprise an immersive virtual cockpit for training student pilots. Housed in a relocatable... 20 December 2018
The Tamworth Regional Council has purchased BAE’s pilot training facilities at Tamworth Regional Airport. The agreement follows the council’s announcement that Virgin Australia is the preferred airline to establish the pilot training academy. While the existing training facilities are located on council-owned land at Tamworth Regional Airport, the facilities are... 19 December 2018
The Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA), a CAE Authorized Training Center, selected Diamond Aircraft’s twin DA42-VI and single DA40 NG for its training center. The agreement will comprise of 60 airplanes over a five-year period. Delivery of the first 12 aircraft will start February 2019. The DA40 NG and... 19 December 2018
Bletchley Park Qufaro and Global Knowledge Apprenticeships (GKA), launched a Level 4 cybersecurity apprenticeship to the market. The apprenticeship programme will be delivered by GKA. The Pearson, City & Guilds, BCS and EAL accredited centre will, in conjunction with Qufaro, deliver the cybersecurity technical training alongside the soft skills training... 19 December 2018
CAE announced the opening of applications for the CAE Women in Flight scholarship program in collaboration with five global airlines. Five full scholarships, covering the entire cost of a cadet pilot training program, including accommodations and travel, will be awarded to outstanding female ambassadors to make them role models and... 18 December 2018
LP3 Network announced that beginning in 2019, the company will be a provider of continuing medical education (CME). LP3 Network’s CME-accredited activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the... 18 December 2018
The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $376 million for the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) phase of the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program and rapid prototyping effort with low-rate initial production options. Under the contract, one of two awarded ahead of the government’s down-select to... 18 December 2018
Gulf Air signed a contract with Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) to offer Full Flight Simulator (FFS) training to Gulf Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots. The contract strengthens the ties between Gulf Air and Etihad Aviation Group, following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two companies in November. As... 17 December 2018
CAE announced the signing of multiple business aviation training contracts with business aircraft operators worldwide, including Alerion, DC Aviation, Icon Aviation and Windsor Jet. Alerion renewed its exclusive pilot training agreement with CAE for an additional two years on multiple aircraft platforms, including Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream, Embraer and Hawker. 17 December 2018
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