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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J.F. Taylor Inc. won a $109.4 million cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that provides for the development of simulation systems and software to support training activities as well as acquisition development and lifecycle support for the Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division 5.4.3,... 14 November 2019
Area9 Lyceum has signed a partnership agreement in the Netherlands with EMC Performance to improve business results through continuous improved human performance. Under the agreement, EMC Performance has rights to distribute Area9 Rhapsode, the fourth-generation adaptive learning platform, across The Netherlands. The Area9 Rhapsode Learner interface and all learning content... 13 November 2019
Flight Options Flight Academy has placed an order for a Frasca Piper Seminole RTD (reconfigurable training device). The RTD is an FAA approved AATD and has also received Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval as a category B synthetic trainer. The device will be configured as a Piper... 13 November 2019
AeroGuard Flight Training Center announced the opening of its 5th campus, located at the Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County, Florida. For AeroGuard, this marks its first campus on the East Coast with other locations in Riverside, California, Austin, Texas, Chandler, Arizona and Phoenix, Arizona. The curriculum taught at... 13 November 2019
FlightSafety now offers EASA-qualified initial and recurrent training for Gulfstream G500 aircraft operators at its Learning Center in Savannah, Georgia. FlightSafety also announces that Richard Hallows has been promoted to Assistant Manager of the Farnborough Learning Center. “We are committed to provide Gulfstream G500 operators around the world with... 13 November 2019
David Jones, President of Quantified Design Solutions “…a training company, using the best tools available for the job.” Group Editor Marty Kauchak interviewed Jones at the VR/AR Global Summit in Vancouver, British Columbia. While Orlando, Florida-based Quantified Design Solutions’ expanding portfolio is focused on creating skill-based trainers, “a lot... 13 November 2019
Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) is working with the U.S. Air Force to modernize and advance the use of innovation and emerging educational technologies for its training programs at the Expeditionary Operations School (EOS) at JB Dix/McGuire/Lakehurst. These modernizations will allow airmen to safely prepare for in-garrison and deployment... 12 November 2019
What kind of emerging, game-changing technologies are being developed at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that are vital for meeting our warfighters’ needs? Maj. Gen. William Cooley, AFRL commander (right), and Timothy Sakulich, AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Director (left), join other AFRL officials in welcoming Gen. James... 12 November 2019
Soldiers train during a 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) rotation at Camp Ripley, Minn., July 17, 2019. The evolution was one of over 70 exercises, many battalion-sized or larger, that have been supported by Ravenswood Solutions. Army Contracting Command–Orlando has awarded Ravenswood Solutions an indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity... 12 November 2019
FlightSafety International introduces FlightSmart, a fully integrated training tool developed in conjunction with IBM. FlightSmart is designed to increase training effectiveness and enhance safety through automated, intelligent and objective training. “FlightSmart will set a new higher standard for personalized, highly-effective pilot training,” said David Davenport, president & CEO. “This... 12 November 2019
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