Amanda

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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Sponsored Content Last week we opened up on how the Avion Phantom A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) can support your training needs and can add additional training value. We mentioned that the Avion Phantom A320 touchdown and motion cues are next level compared to legacy machines. Avion believes in...   25 September 2019
Researchers report that extended hospital stays after operations were reduced by almost half at 36 participating accredited bariatric surgery centers. A large-scale implementation of a protocol to improve recovery of patients after weight-loss operations was found to reduce rates of extended hospitalization by almost half at 36 participating accredited...   24 September 2019
At the recent Access Lift and Handler (ALH) Conference and Awards, Serious Labs’ new ESP Scoring software feature won the Access Safety Award for enhancing the safety of the industry. A new feature of the Serious Labs MEWP VR Operator Training Simulator, ESP Scoring is a scoring system designed to...   24 September 2019
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Robinson, 22nd Airlift Squadron loadmaster evaluator, deploys a C-5M Super Galaxy emergency escape slide at Travis Air Force Base, California. All image credits: U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch. A team from Sketchbox Inc. took six hours to obtain multiple 3D scans of...   24 September 2019
Accepting for CAE USA (pictured in center) were Karen Payne, Facility Security Officer, and Ray Duquette, President and General Manager. CAE USA is a recipient of the 2019 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award, presented by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in the United States.   24 September 2019
Jet2.com has contracted MPS to deliver a B737 NG Flight Training Device (FTD) for its training centre in Leeds Bradford, UK. The device will be used in Jet2.com’s type rating training program. It will include MPS’ training software and innovations. These innovations allow Jet2.com to support many other training...   24 September 2019
ATP Flight School has broken ground on a new 25,835-square-foot pilot training center in Arlington, Texas. The facility increases ATP's Dallas footprint to support unprecedented airline hiring demand for ATP trained pilots. With nearly 12,000 square feet of dedicated maintenance space underpinning 13,875 square feet of training facilities, the...   24 September 2019
The skies over south central Kansas are abuzz with the excitement and energy of student pilots in flight as Hesston College settles into its newest bachelor degree program in aviation-professional pilot. In the inaugural year of the expanded program, Hesston College Aviation is flying with 47 students, an increase...   23 September 2019
Emerson has helped design, equip and provide training tools for San Jacinto College’s new Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET), designed to empower students of all levels with the skills and training needed to support careers in petrochemical and refining industries. The new, 151,000-square-foot complex is the largest petrochemical...   23 September 2019
Emerson has helped design, equip and provide training tools for San Jacinto College’s new Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET), designed to empower students of all levels with the skills and training needed to support careers in petrochemical and refining industries. The new, 151,000-square-foot complex is the largest petrochemical...   23 September 2019