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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The Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program celebrated a significant milestone, training the 100th team on robotic surgery at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, in July. This milestone is significant for Keesler’s InDORSE program, showing how far the curriculum has come since the program first stood up in...   7 August 2019
The Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program celebrated a significant milestone, training the 100th team on robotic surgery at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, in July. This milestone is significant for Keesler’s InDORSE program, showing how far the curriculum has come since the program first stood up in...   7 August 2019
Virteasy Dental has received financing from EPIC Mega Grants to develop Virteasy on the Unreal Engine and also in virtual reality (VR). James Markey, head of Sales and product owner for Virteasy said: “This is a huge day not only for Virteasy but also for haptic and VR simulation...   7 August 2019
VT MAK announced the release of VR-Engage 1.4. VT MAK’s VR-Engage multi-role virtual simulator lets users “get in the game” by controlling a first-person human character; or acting as the driver, gunner or commander of a ground vehicle; the pilot of an airplane or helicopter; or a sensor operator.   7 August 2019
FlightSafety International announced that Rick Madarasz has been promoted to treasurer and chief financial director.  Madarasz joined FlightSafety in 2017 as financial director and has since been responsible for general accounting, reporting and financial related matters. In his new role, he assumes additional responsibilities including cash management, credit and...   7 August 2019
Halldale Group Industry Reporter Amanda Towner tries out her nascent flying skills in TRU Simulation + Training’s (TRU) XLS+ Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) at the company’s training center in Lutz, Florida. We are approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport runway in Washington, DC. The control tower is near, and...   7 August 2019
Southwest Airlines Co. launched an innovative career program called Destination 225° which provides pathways to becoming a competitively qualified candidate for future Southwest First Officer positions. On a compass, 225° is the southwest directional heading, and Destination 225° was developed to lead aspiring pilots to Southwest Airlines. With demand...   6 August 2019
Southwest Airlines Co. launched an innovative career program called Destination 225° which provides pathways to becoming a competitively qualified candidate for future Southwest First Officer positions. On a compass, 225° is the southwest directional heading, and Destination 225° was developed to lead aspiring pilots to Southwest Airlines. With demand...   6 August 2019
CITB will target more than 11,800 people to attract them into construction careers.   6 August 2019
AeroStar was selected to be included on a list from more than 500 nominees for Florida Companies to Watch, a statewide program managed by economic development group GrowFL, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. AeroStar’s management team, competitive market position, and strong community involvement were among several factors...   6 August 2019