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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A new German Army helicopter command will become operational in April next year. The new command is intended to streamline the decision-making process of the German-Dutch DSK (Division Schnelle Kräfte) Rapid Forces Division. The new command may also tie in other departments, such as the German Air Force and... 20 March 2020
Alpes Aero, a French ATO based in Annecy, has bought an Alsim AL250 training device. The Alsim AL250 is a generic and compact simulator for single and multi engine piston (SEP/MEP reconfigurable) PPL, CPL & IR training. Alsim say the device responds well to training requirements of smaller and... 20 March 2020
Image credit: ICAO The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide emergency support to airlines fighting for survival in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The move is part of a worldwide campaign, with demand for air travel collapsing... 19 March 2020
Quadrant Systems is celebrating the one-year anniversary of a Ministry of Defence contract award. The contract was for the supply of RAF Poseidon MRA Mk.1 Aircrew Currency Simulator Training and Engineering Refresher Courses at its Quadrant training centre near London Gatwick Airport. Together with the RAF, Quadrant has created... 19 March 2020
Cirrus Aircraft Management has become the first Czech Republic company to sign up for FlightLogger. Cirrus Aircraft Management provides Private Pilot license (PPL) and Instrument Rating (IR) training. They offer training on both SR Series aircraft and the Vision Jet. They are also the second largest European operator and... 18 March 2020
Skyborne Airline Academy is launching a Skills Continuation Training in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak. The Skyborne programme supports graduates who suffer delays in securing airline placements because of coronavirus. The refresher training provides continuous support and mentoring by an experienced flight instructor. It also includes two hours of instructor-led training in Skyborne’s DA42 simulator... 18 March 2020
Organisers of IT²EC have postponed next month's event in London because of the COVID-19 outbreak. "The UK and other global Governments have this week considerably strengthened their advice in relation to the current coronavirus outbreak, and are now recommending that businesses and individuals take steps to reduce all forms... 18 March 2020
Alpha Aviation Academy UAE has signed up to use Web Manuals Sweden AB for its document management. Web Manuals Sweden will provide a solution to simplify the production and distribution of manuals. Based in Malmo, the company expects to render the service by the first of week of April. 17 March 2020
VRAI, an Irish data-driven VR simulation company, have won the Dublin City Enterprise Award. They receive €5,000 and will Dublin City at the 22nd National Enterprise Awards on May 28 at the Mansion House in Dublin. VRAI will compete against 30 other finalists from every local authority area for... 17 March 2020
Exercise Defender-Europe 20 will reduce in size and scope because of the COVID-19 outbreak and recent guidance by the U.S. Secretary of Defense. As of March 13, all movement of personnel and equipment from the United States to Europe ceased. The U.S. Army said the health, safety and readiness... 17 March 2020
