Sim-Based eLearning Solutions for Maritime Academy of Asia

January 7, 2021

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) has adopted Kongsberg Digital's new K-Sim eLearning solution, as well as commissioning installation of a K-Sim Safety firefighting simulator at its premises in the Philippines.

Telehealth Training Using Professional Actors

January 2, 2021

The Orsini Way, a healthcare communications training company, has launched its telehealth communication training program based on the popular Breaking Bad New Program.

Kongsberg Digital Appoints New SVP for Maritime Simulation

December 21, 2020

On January 1st, 2021, Morten Hasås will join Kongsberg Digital as Senior Vice President for Maritime Simulation.

Second NH90 Helicopter Sim for Spanish Armed Forces

December 16, 2020

Indra has delivered the latest FMS to the NH90 Simulator Center, which has been in operation at the Spanish Army’s Aviation Academy CESIHEL Center, at the Agoncillo military base in La Rioja.

Onwards and Upwards

December 14, 2020

Andy Smith

In this end-of-the-year note, Andy Smith looks forward to the changes Halldale will bring come 2021.

VRAI Wins Royal Air Force Data & Simulation Project

December 10, 2020

Immersive technology company VRAI awarded Defence and Security Accelerator funding with the RAF in England’s North East.

US Navy Turns to Blended Learning, More Simulation and Gaming to Improve Readiness

December 8, 2020

Chuck Weirauch

As the tempo of US Navy’s Pacific Fleet operations increases, it is deploying the latest methods and technologies to enhance and accelerate training. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch reports.

Simulation and Training Anywhere

December 1, 2020

Dim Jones, Andy Fawkes, and Marty Kauchak

This 25 November, Andy Fawkes, MS&T Editor, Dim Jones, MS&T Magazine Europe Editor and Marty Kauchak, Halldale Media Group Editor, completed a wide-ranging interview with Sébastien Lozé, Industry Manager, Simulations at Epic Games. The participants spoke about the growing Epic Games’ S&T ecosystem, the latest technological developments, and S&T acquisition.

L-39NG on Evaluation Flights in Hungary

November 26, 2020

Aero Vodochody's L-39NG has visited the 59th Air Force Base of the Hungarian Defence Forces in Kecskemét, to perform evaluation flights with representatives of the Hungarian Air Force.

CAE to Acquire TRU Simulation + Training Canada

November 25, 2020

CAE has concluded a conditional agreement with Textron to acquire TRU Simulation + Training Canada Inc. for a cash consideration of approximately US$40 million.

WATS 2021 - Call for Papers Closing Soon

The Call for Papers for WATS 2021 will close on 22 January 2021, be sure to submit your presentation abstracts before the deadline.

Air Astana – An Effective ‘Just Culture’

The astonishing events recounted in the incident involving a post-major servicing ferry flight of an Air Astana Embraer 190 aircraft are worthy of huge admiration. The follow up by Air Astana after the close call is equally impressive. Chris Long reports.