Patrick Johnston
Patrick Johnston is an experienced journalist having reported and edited on a wide range of news, sport and lifestyle stories over a 12 year career at Reuters. He specializes in digital storytelling and holds a First Class Master's degree in Media and Communications from City, University in London.
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U.S. Space Force awards Slingshot Aerospace $27M for TALOS AI system providing adaptive, machine-speed adversary simulation for orbital warfare training. 16 January 2026
Danish pilot academy Center Air adds Simnest Boeing 737 FNPT II MCC simulator to its training fleet. 15 January 2026
Private equity firm MML Keystone acquires Helsinki-based Coptersafety, Europe's largest independent helicopter simulator training provider. Acquisition funds expansion plans including additional simulators and new international locations. 14 January 2026
Saudia Technic enrolled 40 students at Spartan College's Tulsa campus for FAA aviation maintenance certification. Partnership addresses MRO workforce needs supporting Saudi Arabia's aviation expansion under Vision 2030. 14 January 2026
ASC awards veteran-led Sayres Australia expanded $2M contract to develop submarine workforce training. Three-year programme covers Collins Class sustainment and AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine capabilities at Osborne. 13 January 2026
Serco secures £80M Royal Australian Navy maritime training contract extension for HMAS Watson and HMAS Stirling. Five-year partnership with CAE, Sayres Australia, and JMC delivers simulation-based warfare training. 13 January 2026
MAB Academy launches a new simulator building in Sepang with six full-flight simulators, advanced safety training facilities, and Malaysia’s first wave survival pool, boosting aviation training and regional capability. 13 January 2026
FitsAir gains CAASL approval as an Approved Training Organisation, enabling in-house Airbus A320 pilot training with CAASL-approved simulators, supporting Sri Lanka’s aviation growth and reducing dependence on foreign training centres. 13 January 2026
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a €119.5 million contract for nine Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) training simulators. 12 January 2026
WATS 2026 registration opens for May 5-7 Orlando event. Aviation training leaders address CBTA implementation, AI integration, regulatory alignment across four conferences: pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, ab initio training. 12 January 2026
