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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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
French aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has secured its first firm US order, with Florida-based Cirrus Aviation Services purchasing 10 two-seat trainers. 8 January 2026
CPaT Global has been awarded a contract with Slovak carrier AirExplore to provide Boeing 737NG Aircraft Systems courseware and access to its General Subjects library and CPaT Invent platform. 8 January 2026
Flyco has completed its annual Dangerous Goods training update incorporating latest IATA amendments, with content deploying after December 15 to meet January 2026 compliance requirements and CBTA framework standards. 8 January 2026
US Aviation Academy has been awarded an $835 million, 10-year contract by the United States Air Force for initial pilot training, backed by over $30 million in new aircraft and facility investments. 6 January 2026
