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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Next week at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Rockwell Collins (Booth 2201) will showcase how the company’s integrated training solutions are enhancing training in the digital battlespace. At the show, Rockwell Collins will introduce the next-generation of its fast-jet simulator display system and a new product that... 21 November 2018
Airbus’ newest training center in Denver is now home to the first A320neo full flight simulator (FFS) in the Americas. The simulator just achieved Level D certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with four engine fits–including the neo. This simulator complements the two existing A320 family, FAA-certified Level D... 20 November 2018
Coptersafety, a helicopter training service provider, Coptersafety has received certificates issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its current Airbus H145 and two Leonardo AW139 full-flight simulators (FFS). According to CAAC’s evaluation, Coptersafety’s simulators comply with level D requirements of CCAR-60 (China Civil Aviation Regulations Part 60). 20 November 2018
BioSig Technologies Inc., a medical device company, announced that the company’s founder, chairman and CEO, Kenneth Londoner is making a gift to Pennsylvania-based Lafayette College in order to support the school’s growing internship program. Londoner, the chairman and CEO of BioSig Technologies Inc in 1989, was the founding alumnus who... 20 November 2018
Virgin Australia has announced it will be opening a world-class pilot training centre in Tamworth. The Tamworth Regional Council chose Virgin Australia Group as the airline to establish the training centre in the New South Wales city. “We are delighted to have been chosen by Tamworth Regional Council, and for... 20 November 2018
FlightSafety International introduced its new Evolution 360 direct-view dome display. “The Evolution 360 Dome is designed to provide an exceptional fast jet training experience by combining extreme field of views with unparalleled visual fidelity, said Ed Koharik, general manager, Visual Systems. “It offers up to 360-degree horizontal by 135-(degree) vertical... 20 November 2018
Simthetiq is pleased to announce new tasks under the CASE SEM contract from the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to grow the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) access to additional simulation entity models from their interoperable 3D Model Library. Simthetiq was selected in 2016 for the unique benefits offered by... 19 November 2018
Elbit Systems, together with Leonardo’s Aircraft Division, completed the delivery of M-346 Full Mission Simulators (FMS) and Flight Training Devices (FTD) to the Polish Air Force (PLAF). Resembling the simulation technology at the core of the M-346 training center that was previously delivered to the Israeli Air Force, the supplied... 19 November 2018
AVIOMAR, within the framework of its expansion policy, announced the development and construction of an airline full flight simulator (FFS) training centre north of Rome, in Monterotondo. The new facility, which is scheduled to become operational in the first quarter of 2019, will have a surface of more than 2,500... 19 November 2018
Moving to enhance the modeling and simulation capabilities of military organizations and system integrators specializing in defense vehicle training, CM Labs Simulations and Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) announced the launch of the new Vortex® Studio for VBS integration. Virtual Battlespace (VBS3) provides a multiplayer, virtual training environment for land, air... 19 November 2018
