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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Charles River Analytics Inc. has received funding from the US Navy to design its Physiologically Assessed Ratings of Aircraft Operation and Handling (PHARAOH) platform. PHARAOH uses a sensor suite to measure pilot physiology during flight without diverting the pilot’s attention. The company teamed with current and qualified pilot subject... 2 December 2019
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) announced the Swedish Armed Forces and Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace as the first military and industry partners contracting to extensively utilize VBS4, BISim’s next generation virtual training environment and simulation host. BISim is showcasing VBS4 for the first time at I/ITSEC 2019 in Orlando, Florida,... 2 December 2019
Phil Perey, Head of Technology – Defense & Security, on CAE’s new TRAX Academy and Sprint Virtual Reality trainer. Perey spoke with Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak. Today at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, CAE introduced its TRAX Academy. The acronym “TRAX” is a corporate label to address Training, Acceleration... 2 December 2019
Charles River Analytics Inc. has received funding from the US Navy to design its Physiologically Assessed Ratings of Aircraft Operation and Handling (PHARAOH) platform. PHARAOH uses a sensor suite to measure pilot physiology during live, virtual, and constructed training environments without diverting the pilot’s attention. The company teamed with... 2 December 2019
After nearly two decades of providing sustainment support, Collins Aerospace Systems has received a 10-year extension from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to provide services critical to maintaining the training system for the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft. The system includes full flight simulators and... 2 December 2019
As an exhibitor at the 2019 ASIP (Aircraft Structural Integrity Program) Conference, NLign Analytics announced the release of NLign Product Suite 7.1. As a 3D structural analysis/decision support solution, NLign software provides detailed, complete and accurate fleet data in real-time, further advancing ASIP management effectiveness. Developed in collaboration with... 2 December 2019
Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) announced a special week-long safety initiative aimed at single-pilot operators. For single pilots, APS will include a 1-hour advanced simulator session with all of its multi-day on-aircraft UPRT programs. Image credit: APS Because single-pilot operators are nearly 10 times as likely as crew pilots to experience an Loss... 27 November 2019
CAE USA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CAE USA Mission Solutions Inc (MSI), has been selected as one of four companies to be awarded a position on the U.S. Department of Defense Advisory & Assistance Services indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract. CAE USA Mission Solutions will now have the opportunity to compete... 27 November 2019
PLEXSYS’ sonomarc update enables modern training mission operations for instructors and operators. With a fully-featured text chat capability, VoIP phone support, touchscreen record and replay timeline interface, and configurable streamlined user interface, sonomarc 4.7 is a significant capability upgrade. Image credit: PLEXSYS The modern instructor/trainer plays many roles simultaneously. 27 November 2019
AEgis Technologies is exhibiting at the I/ITSEC Conference from Dec 2-6 in Orlando, Florida, in booth #2300. The theme for this year’s show is “Full Spectrum Simulation,” featuring Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and High Fidelity Synthetic Training Environment specific 3D Content. Demonstration Areas include a VR... 27 November 2019
