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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Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, completed a Bomber Agile Combat Employment (BACE) exercise at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas. A B-1B Lancer pilot completes a helmet check during a Bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise at Naval Air Station... 19 December 2019
GIGXR, Inc. has acquired global mixed reality and immersive learning assets from Pearson PLC. Image credit: Business Wire GIGXR provides a SaaS platform delivering extended reality (XR) learning applications for medical and nursing schools, higher education, healthcare and enterprise. The company was founded in 2019 for the purpose of acquiring... 19 December 2019
Edgybees appointed defense and sales executive Vincent Hearn as Global Business Development Director. Hearn will play a central role in the Edgybees’ growth as it expands operations to meet rising demand for augmented reality (AR)-enabled visual intelligence technology in the US. “We’re thrilled to have Vincent join our ranks... 18 December 2019
CM Labs Simulations, Inc. has released Vortex Studio 2019c. This update to the suite of software allows users to connect to Epic Games’ Unreal Engine for high-quality simulator development. Vortex Studio users can now also leverage high-fidelity vessel simulation capabilities from Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) for enhanced seakeeping and... 17 December 2019
Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives issued bipartisan, bicameral legislation that, if signed into law, would modernize long-outdated maintenance training regulations and better aid the education community in supporting America’s growing aviation industry. The Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act would direct the... 17 December 2019
Royal-Star Aero has purchased two Alsim simulators: an Alsim AL250 and an Alsim ALX. Anna Lezoray, Sales Account Manager for Alsim, explains, “Addition of the AL250 and the ALX to Royal Star’s training fleet will perfectly complete their training syllabus, enabling them to train airline ready pilots.” Krzysztof Pawełek,... 17 December 2019
ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc., won a Gold Award for Best Advance in Mobile Learning Technology from the Brandon Hall Group. The focal point of ViaTech’s application was Active Reader – developed to ensure that businesses have access to their mission-critical documents at all times. Active Reader enables secure electronic... 17 December 2019
During I/ITSEC 2019, Moog Inc. and Havelsan A.S agreed to a contract extension through 2020 in which Moog will provide Havelsan with motion bases that power full-flight simulation trainers for various military and civilian fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Havelsan will use the new Moog motion bases, in part, to... 17 December 2019
Inlusion demonstrated its de-icing/anti-icing virtual reality training program last week at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida. The simulation program was created for Baltic Ground Services. Image credit: Inlusion The program simulates the aircraft de-Icing procedures in VR, including liquid spray, lifting platform control and communication with other staff. Students can practice... 16 December 2019
Inlusion demonstrated its de-icing/anti-icing virtual reality training program last week at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida. The simulation program was created for Baltic Ground Services. Image credit: Inlusion The program simulates the aircraft de-Icing procedures in VR, including liquid spray, lifting platform control and communication with other staff. Students can... 16 December 2019
