CAE successfully completes extensive training to expand military program CAE uses ATMS to address various challenges in tracking military personnel and their qualifications. One of the best features according to CAE is the ability to transfer a trainee’s position and..
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Another military program to begin using ATMS. Implementation is scheduled to being in early 2022. Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace, defense and security company. The majority of its business is with the U.S. government, principally the Department of Defense..
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Testing and Integration To Begin After successfully completing implementation of ATMS, Northrop Grumman is set to begin the integration and testing phase for its military program in several undisclosed locations. Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace, defense and security company...
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With its integrated solution, Northrop Grumman will be using ATMS to track the full life cycle of various training programs for all of its military personnel. This will simplify the complexity of managing scheduling, record keeping, and collecting training data..
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Today the FAA announced an innovative new FAA airline and airport surveillance and security program in partnership with NOAA, DoD, and DHS. A team has been comprised of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of..
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On this day in aviation history, March 17, 1969, the first flight, test pilot Roland Coffignot and flight engineer Gérard Boutin made their first flight of the prototype SA 315A Lama, serial number 315-001. This new helicopter combined the air..
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When was the first aviation training program created? May 21, 1917 Ohio State University trains pilots for World War 1 – 14 years after the Wright brothers launched their first flight, the U.S. War Department established Schools of Military Aeronautics at..
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What are the Military Conflicts Going on the World? Armed conflicts consist in the use of armed force between two or more organized armed groups, governmental or non-governmental alike. Interstate, intrastate and non-state armed conflicts are listed. For ongoing civil..
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NAVY SEAL Candidates Training No longer do boot camp graduates have to go to a variety of A-schools. Now, all of the above members of the Special Warfare / Operations Communities use their own training as their A-school. For instance,..
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US Air Force Basic Military Training Program – With over a million users in over six continents, many of which are global air force programs, I wanted to provide a brief look at that day-to-day life and experiences of the..
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Will Your Aviation Training Be Winter Ready? September 30, 2016 – Winter is approaching quickly and the U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, air traffic controllers, and manufacturers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) methods..
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TRU Simulation and Training Expands ProFlight Pilot Training Facility – TRU Simulation + Training Inc. has entered phase II of its expansion plan for its Pilot Training Center in Lutz, Florida. Phase I was completed in 2015 when 15,000 square..
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L-3 Communications Commercial Training Solutions for All Nippon Airways ANA L-3 Communications Commercial Training Solutions (L-3 CTS) business has been awarded a contract by Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) to build and deliver an Airbus A320 full flight simulator..
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Top 100 Defense Companies for 2016 Wondering who are today’s top defense companies? Defense News has just released the following Top 100 for 2016 list today. AQT Solutions is proud to serve some of today’s top defense contractors on this list and beyond,..
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WASHINGTON – New Small Drone Rules Start Today. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the implementation of the first operational rules for routine non-hobbyist use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or..
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Get Ready for the New Small Drone Rule: FAA’s Drone Knowledge Test! A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens next week on August 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)..
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FAA Administrator Talks Safety and Innovation at EAA AirVenture Air Show Speaking before a diverse general aviation audience at the EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta underscored the importance of government and industry collaboration and..
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July 6, 2015 FAA Awards NextGen Contract to Lockheed Martin – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin worth $344 million to develop and implement a new NextGen technology that will improve the efficiency of departures and arrivals,..
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WHAT DOES HUMAN FACTORS MEAN? Human factors and ergonomics is the “fit” between the user, equipment and their environments, describing the user’s capabilities and limitations in seeking to ensure that tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user. To assess the..
Read More WASHINGTON – What are the DOT and FAA Rules for Drone Systems? Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways..
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Which US Aerospace Company Manufactured Global Hawk Surveillance Drone? The Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk is an unmanned (UAV) surveillance aircraft initially designed by Ryan Aeronautical (now part of Northrop Grumman), and known as Tier II+ during the development process...
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Simulation Training Company and SIMCOM New Training Center Simulation Training Company and SIMCOM Aviation Training have announced a collaboration to open a general and business aviation training center near Paris, France. The training center will be branded SIMCOM Aviation Training..
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How FAA Acts to Protect Walruses in Alaska The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to address concerns that low-flying aircraft could cause walruses to stampede and kill their pups or harm humans on the Alaska Peninsula. Female walruses and..
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Why is the FAA Planning Low-Level Flight Inspections Near DC Airport? On Saturday, June 11, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operated several low-level aircraft approaches below 1,000 feet in the vicinity of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Pentagon, and..
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CAE Overview CAE Top Simulation & Training Company. CAE is a global leader in delivering training for the civil aviation, defense and security and health care markets. We design and integrate the industry’s most comprehensive training solutions, anchored by the knowledge..
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FAA’s Fly Safe Loss of Control Program The FAA and a group of safety education partners are working together on a national safety campaign known as #FlySafe to educate the General Aviation (GA) community about how to prevent loss of..
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FAA Releases Drone Registration Location Data The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today posted a large database showing the city, state and zip code of each registered drone owner. Release of the database responds to a number of Freedom of Information..
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By Captain B Thomas AFNI GEA Inspector/Auditor at ISM,ISO Vessel Assurance Inspector Is the Offshore Industry Prepared for the Current Turbulent Times? Of course I am referring to a well known motto by the admirable Baden – Powell. However, is the..
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FAA Expands Drone Detection Pathfinder Initiative May 9, 2016 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding the part of its Pathfinder Program that focuses on detecting and identifying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying too close to airports. Today the FAA..
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FAA Proposes Policy Change to PFC Funding for Airport Rail Projects New FAA Funding Changes for Airport Rail Projects – Today, the FAA issued a Federal Register Notice seeking public comment on proposed changes in the Passenger Facility Charge program. Currently,..
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