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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Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS) has been contracted by Norwegian to deliver an MPS B737 NG FTD-2, which will be installed in the Flight Training Center at Gatwick Airport in the U.K. MPS CEO Capt. Philip Adrian: “We are excited that Norwegian, one of the largest airlines in Europe, has chosen... 7 November 2018
Avicopter, on behalf of the relevant investors of Aviation Industry Corporation of China Ltd, and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of a joint venture helicopter pilot training center. With the development of the Chinese civil helicopter market, the importance of providing helicopter pilot training services... 7 November 2018
The Serious Games Showcase & Challenge (SGS&C) announced 23 finalists who will be showcased at the 2018 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) Nov. 26-29. The winners will be recognized on Nov. 29 at 1:30 p.m. during a special SGS&C awards presentation taking place on the I/ITSEC floor. In... 6 November 2018
Part of CAT's Women in Aviation series Cliché as it might sound, I’ve always wanted to be a pilot. I have been fascinated with aeroplanes ever since I first flew with my father in a Robin over the magnificent cliffs of the Isle of Wight. From there, it was always... 6 November 2018
Health Education England established a Technology Enhanced Learning programme to deliver the most effective education and training through evidence-based technologies. Healthcare education is a complex and costly business, seemingly ever at risk from financial and technological disruption, and needing a coordinated, responsive and innovative system of delivery. To meet... 5 November 2018
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has opted for PRODEFIS Training Management Solutions. Captain Aydin Yumrutas, Head Of Training Department at Pegasus Airlines says the software’s customizable nature for implementation of Evidence-based training (EBT) and data analysis meets Pegasus’ needs. “With the experience and consultancy of Prodefis, Pegasus Airlines will move... 5 November 2018
Simloc, a Spanish company that designs, develops and manufactures flight training devices, will be present for the first time at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Madrid November 6-7. In this interview their CEO, Carlos Pérez, explains why and talks about the brand’s present and future plans. Why is Simloc... 5 November 2018
Flight Simulation Company (FSC) customers can use the simulator in their UPRT training now, which is compliant to the new UPRT regulations for FSTDs according to EASA. This approval was part of a major update program by the manufacturer for the first of the four FSC A320 Sims. At the... 5 November 2018
Coinciding with its presence in the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS), the Spanish firm Simloc announces the successful completion of the design, manufacture and assembly of a A320SR certifiable, generic simulator for the Canarian Brokair Aviation Group. The simulator will be integrated for the first time in the cabin of... 5 November 2018
Euramec, the European provider of advanced flight simulation solutions, announced at its Hangzhou R&D Center that it will roll out China’s first international certified online flight operations platform for the growing Chinese aerospace market. Aircraft operators will have access to an end-to-end aircraft management solution through mobile devices, tablets and... 5 November 2018
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