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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Virtual reality (VR) technology has officially transitioned from a specialised training tool to a mainstream consumer product in the UK, according to the latest inflation basket update from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 18 March 2025
Using the same training innovations that have made aviation one of the safest industries, HelpMeSee is tackling a global health crisis affecting 20 million people worldwide. 17 March 2025
WATS 2025 will feature two innovative benchmarking workshops presented by Touch & Go Solutions and Halldale Group. These collaborative sessions aim to unite aviation training professionals in sharing expertise and developing progressive solutions for industry challenges 11 March 2025
Halldale Group has launched a new podcast series titled "AI in Action," exploring the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence and its applications in workforce training across civil aviation, military and wider safety-critical industries. 10 March 2025
Kongsberg Discovery has completed acceptance testing of a HUGIN Superior Autonomous Underwater Vehicle system for the Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Navy. 27 February 2025
IATA's 2024 Annual Safety Report revealed another year of strong overall safety performance, but it took a step back from the exceptional performance seen in 2023, underscoring the ongoing need for rigorous training programmes and safety protocols across the aviation sector. 27 February 2025
German electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in four months, casting fresh doubt over the commercial viability of electric aviation just as a new industry report highlights the potential for battery-powered aircraft to cut short-haul flight emissions by up to 70%. 26 February 2025
A new dedicated forum for cabin crew training leaders will debut at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2025, creating a fresh opportunity for discussion and action in this crucial sector of aviation training. 21 February 2025
The UK’s defence sector is set for its biggest transformation in over 50 years with Defence Secretary John Healey unveiling sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening leadership, streamlining finances, and fixing procurement inefficiencies. 19 February 2025
The UK government has announced a major overhaul of its cyber defence recruitment programme, cutting basic training from ten weeks to just one month in a bid to fast-track specialists into operational roles. 18 February 2025
