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Cooperation and partnerships have long proven to be the keys to solving most of society’s major problems. Since these tools have also resolved a considerable number of issues for the aviation industry as well, several aviation organizations are refocusing them to help mitigate perhaps the industry’s most critical problem, the shortage of qualified aviation maintenance technicians. Chuck Weirauch reports. 19 December 2019
Chris Long travelled to Prague to visit the Czech Airlines Training Centre. 19 December 2019
Entrol has installed an A32 FNPT II MCC simulator for Al Essa Medical & Scientific Equipment in Kuwait. The A32 FNPT II MCC is based on an A320. It features dual MCDU, TCAS II, ECAM and weather radar which is all simulated with Entrol technology. It has a 180°... 19 December 2019
Sweden's Remograph, who provide products and services for the computer graphics, visual simulation and 3D modeling markets, have released Remo 3D v2.9. Remograph say it is an effective tool for creating and modifying 3D models intended for realtime visualization. The primary file format is OpenFlight. This version brings support... 19 December 2019
GIGXR, Inc. has acquired global mixed reality and immersive learning assets from Pearson PLC. Image credit: Business Wire GIGXR provides a SaaS platform delivering extended reality (XR) learning applications for medical and nursing schools, higher education, healthcare and enterprise. The company was founded in 2019 for the purpose of acquiring... 19 December 2019
Edgybees appointed defense and sales executive Vincent Hearn as Global Business Development Director. Hearn will play a central role in the Edgybees’ growth as it expands operations to meet rising demand for augmented reality (AR)-enabled visual intelligence technology in the US. “We’re thrilled to have Vincent join our ranks... 18 December 2019
It is always challenging to move a flag-carrying legacy airline into a more modern and commercial world. That is even more the case when that airline is mainly government-owned, and subject to the almost inevitable bureaucratic mindset. Chris Long visits Air Malta to learn more about the changing face of the airline. 18 December 2019
Editorial Comment This is the first issue of CAT Magazine after another World Aviation Training Symposium (WATS), and as such it always poses what I call “the abundance of riches challenge.” With the enormous volume of information and insight that is shared at WATS, it falls upon this issue... 18 December 2019
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia have opened the Multinational Special Aviation Programme, a training centre dedicated to training air crews responsible for transporting Special Operations Forces. Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Damir Krstičević hosted the opening ceremony in Zadar, Croatia on Wednesday. Chief of General Staff... 18 December 2019
We will be publishing a full review of I/ITSEC 2019 next month but here are some takeaway highlights of the week. Rick Adams, Andy Fawkes, Rona Gindin, Dim Jones and Marty Kauchak report. Show Growth Held December 2-6, I/ITSEC 2019 showed that the Simulation & Training sector is vibrant... 18 December 2019
Thanks to advanced simulator technology from Rheinmetall, ground personnel of the German Navy’s new NH90 NTH Sea Lion helicopter had a headstart in training. In June, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH handed over the Functional Cockpit simulator, an integral part of the Maintenance and Repair Trainer for the NH90 Naval Transport... 18 December 2019
MS&T Magazine’s awards for excellence in defense modeling, simulation and training were announced in September and presented during this year’s I/ITSEC. After a process that began in May of this year with the release of submission applications to industry, over 75 entries were received in six categories. Three top... 18 December 2019
