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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Frasca International, Inc. has received an order for a Bell 407 GXi AATD (Advanced Aviation Training Device) from Life Flight Network, LLC. Once installed, the AATD will be used for initial/new hire training, recurrent training, and mission training. The device will feature Frasca’s Simplicity software graphical user interface, electric... 6 January 2020
Canada’s Air Task Force (ATF)-Romania has completed its four-month NATO enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania. ATF-Romania is the air component of Operation REASSURANCE, Canada’s contribution to NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. Since 2014, Operation Reassurance has been key to demonstrating Canada’s commitment to its... 6 January 2020
As eCampusOntario looked to improve the readiness of specialized trades students in three high-impact apprenticeships, it recognized the potential of advanced adaptive learning technology to help learners assess their knowledge and close skill gaps. eCampusOntario is partnering with Area9 Lyceum in an adaptive learning pilot program at three colleges located... 2 January 2020
U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen have concluded their temporary joint bilateral Humanitarian Mine Action program in Kenitra, Morocco. U.S. instructors plan to return for advanced training sessions in spring 2020. The intent of the spring period of instruction is to supervise and pin the EOD badge on new... 2 January 2020
The New York State Education Department has approved to expand the Mercy College’s nursing programs to provide increased degree offerings online and at the Dobbs Ferry, MercyManhattan and Bronx Campuses. The new degree programs, part of the College’s School of Health and Natural Sciences, were added to help alleviate the... 31 December 2019
Recent research from Brandon Hall Group shows that the use of virtual reality (VR) as a training modality is growing rapidly in “high-consequence” industries - those in which operator mistakes can cause significant property damage or fatalities or both. 31 December 2019
Located in the Moquegua region in the south of Peru, Quellaveco is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits. 31 December 2019
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) will be screening the HBO documentary BLEED OUT at its World Summit on Friday, March 6, 2020. The film will be followed by a panel with the writer and director, Steve Burrows, PSMF's Founder, Joe Kiani, CEO of David Mayer, and survivor of medical... 30 December 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was awarded a AUD $4,840,720.04 (approximately USD $3,300,000) contract by the Australia Department of Defence to deliver hardware, software and technical data package upgrades to their Kratos Maintenance Blended Reconfigurable Aviation Trainers (MBRATs) and CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainer (CAT). Image credit: Kratos The... 30 December 2019
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has entered a Corporate Partnership with ICAO’s TRAINAIR PLUS Programme, as a result of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations that was signed in Montréal on 20 December 2019. ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu and Mr. Steven Polmans, Chairman... 30 December 2019
