The XR Association, the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, is expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 3211, the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023, led by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI).

Garuda Indonesia will upgrade its crew planning capabilities and migrate to the newest version of CAE Crew Planner with optimizers that will deliver greater efficiency and cost savings for the airline. 

Innovacom has announced an investment in Hinfact through its Technocom3 fund. The company specializes in the analysis of physiological and behavioral data and develops artificial intelligence-based software solutions designed to improve pilot training and aviation safety.

Elbit Systems UK has successfully upgraded its Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation [Deployable] (ICAVS(D)) system with an advanced simulation software called Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2). This is the first complex British Army training capability to be fully integrated with DVS2, which utilises Bohemia Interactive Simulations’ VBS4, VBS Blue Image Generator and One World Terrain.  

AERALIS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AI-based aviation decision support software specialist Aerogility, to evaluate opportunities for an aircraft service offering in the light fast jet defence market to support training and operational air support roles.

The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command concluded a weeklong unmanned systems and artificial intelligence integration exercise with the United Arab Emirates Navy in the Arabian Gulf.

Ultisim has appointed Anil Menon, former managing board member of the World Economic Forum, to its advisory board.

The authoring tool, which is still in the beta phase, allows Moth+Flame customers to quickly develop custom VR content with generative Artificial Intelligence so training content feels real, immersive, and engaging.

Bodyswaps, together with Meta Immersive Learning, has announced the final list of higher and further education institutions to participate in their Immersive Learning Pilot Programme.

A new partnership between Boeing and the Kelly Heritage Foundation – an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with Port San Antonio – will expand STEM learning and workforce development across South Texas.