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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Amber Smith, combat helicopter pilot and author of Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan has been confirmed as a speaker for the 31st Annual Women in Aviation International Conference. Smith joins Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Barbara Barrett; Stephanie Chung,... 7 February 2020
Flight students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University now have broader opportunities for potential employment as a First Officer with United Airlines, thanks to a cooperative recruitment and development program called Aviate. Photo by United Airlines “Through the Aviate program, Embry-Riddle flight students can apply to step onto a career path... 7 February 2020
Siemens Power & Gas utilizes DiSTI's VE Studio for Unity to develop virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) training for its global gas turbine field service solutions business. From virtual maintenance training on Gas Turbines to OSHA-focused safety training, Siemens has embraced virtual training to resounding results. This includes... 6 February 2020
United Airlines expanded its Aviate pilot program by signing a purchase agreement to become the only major U.S. carrier to own a flight training academy. The United Aviate Academy will give the airline more visibility and direction over the recruitment, development and training of future pilots, enabling United to... 6 February 2020
United Airlines has selected the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, for its Aviate cooperative pilot recruitment and development program. Image credit: FlightSafety International “We are pleased that United Airlines has selected the FlightSafety Academy to support its Aviate program,” said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. 6 February 2020
The U.S. Air Force’s Operation Training Infrastructure (OTI) program recently issued a software certification for Advanced Simulation Technology inc. (ASTi)’s Telestra and Redsim products. The certification affirms that the Air Force OTI is authorized to use ASTi’s products, which now appear in the OTI Evaluated/Approved Products List (OTI E/APL). 6 February 2020
A total of 380 MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) real time 3D licenses have been purchased for U.S. Air National Guard (ANG) F-16 Mission Tactics Trainer (MTT) simulators in what is the largest single VRSG order ever received by the company. F-16 cockpit view of VRSG showing geospecific... 5 February 2020
Inovus Medical has recently appointed Keir Surgical as the new representative in Canada for its complete product portfolio. Keir Surgical will offer expert guidance to all potential customers in Canada providing them with the right solution for their individual general and gynaecology surgery training needs. Image credit: Inovus Medical Inovus... 5 February 2020
WeatherTech is the official launch customer for StandardAero’s and Thales’ advanced 4-axis Compact Autopilot System for the Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 platform. The Lightweight Compact Autopilot brings advanced, 4-axis capability, performance and enhanced levels of safety to the light helicopter market, while eliminating the need for a traditional dedicated flight... 4 February 2020
Naval Support Activity Orlando will participate this February in Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020 (CS/SC 20), an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise, which includes the Commander of US Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander of Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Security personnel from Naval Support Activity Orlando apprehend a simulated... 4 February 2020
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