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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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
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and its Board of Directors have announced Nazzic S. Keene as chief executive officer (CEO). Keene, who most recently served as chief operating officer of SAIC, succeeds Tony Moraco who has retired after serving as CEO since 2013. Keene is a well-respected industry leader... 6 August 2019
SimiGon Ltd. was given a strategic contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide SIMbox-based T-6A Mixed Reality (MR) training devices for USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at Laughlin Air Force Base. MR enhances pilot training by blending virtual and physical worlds, for example trainees using the... 6 August 2019
Sponsored Content The Middle East Military Technology Conference (MEMTEC) will be held alongside the upcoming Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference (BIDEC) from 28-30 October 2019. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the conference will contextualise the exhibition within the regional efforts... 5 August 2019
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