Federal Government Expands UAS Partnerships FAA & Federal Government Agencies Expand UAS Partnerships – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and key government agencies involved in unmanned aircraft operations are expanding participation in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Executive Committee (EXCOM)...
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 2, 2016 – Sikorsky recognized Bristow Helicopters today for its critical role in safely evacuating hundreds of workers with S-92® helicopters from six oil platforms in the North Sea on Dec. 31, 2015. Sikorsky President Dan Schultz..
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DoD Lab Day Celebrates Innovation At All Levels By: Megan Eckstein USNI News “Salty Dog 100,” an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., lands on USS George H...
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Preparing for the current operational environment requires special approaches. Ian Strachanviews the scene from his British vantage point. The ultimate object of military training is preparation for the operational mission. This article concentrates on the “high end” training systems that..
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Written by Meredith Carey February 08, 2016, Conde Nast Traveler Airbus Perlan 2 Glider in Space Airbus joins Virgin Galactic and Space X in the next-gen space race. Airbus is at it again. For a company that files patents constantly for..
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The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions will prohibit certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft..
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AQT Solutions is proud to be exhibiting ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) for the 16th year in a row at WATS 2016, the World Aviation Training Conference and Tradeshow, April 18-21. WATS is the world’s largest and best conference for military..
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Client Spotlight: CAE Wins $350M in Aviation Training Contracts Posted on Monday 1st February 2016 | Commercial Aviation CAE has announced a series of contracts, including the sale of nine full flight simulators to airlines globally, as well as commercial and business..
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Military operations in the littoral domain are typically associated with the Navy and the Marines. In the future, however, the U.S. Army will also play a key role By CIMSEC 2016-01-26 19:48:07 (By Aaron Jensen) U.S. Army Prepares to Join Maritime..
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Posted on Wednesday 27th January 2016 The Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program will soon train C-17 aircrews at Boeing’s C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in the United Kingdom under a new $8 million contract. SAC is comprised of ten NATO..
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One of the British Army’s youngest ever recruits has finished basic training and joined his regiment. Almost 500 soldiers of Wiltshire-based 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh lined the route as Fusilier (Fus) Llywelyn took his first steps on a road to a..
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IATA Publishes Addendum 57th Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations DGR The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published Addendum No. 1 to be 57th Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Users of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are asked to note the..
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By JAMES J. GOLDSMITH, Training Industry’s eZine When one hears the word “robot,” the reaction frequently is one of either concern or amusement – concern because of movies like “The Terminator” and “I, Robot,” where machines decide it’s time for..
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), most transportation incidents involving hazardous materials /dangerous goods are caused by human errors. Training is the best way of preventing hazardous materials incidents. Using a robust..
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Salute to RQ-5 Hunter UAS The US Army’s Oldest Unmanned Aircraft By Dave Conrad, Fort Hood Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD, Texas (Dec. 21, 2015) — The Army’s oldest unmanned aircraft system had its final flight here as part of..
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MANUFACTURER: Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, L3 Comm SERVICE: USAF POWER PLANT: Rolls Royce-North American F137-RR-100 turbofan engine SPEED: 310 knots RANGE: 8,700 nm ARMAMENT: None CREW (REMOTE): Three (LRE pilot, MCE pilot, and sensor operator) CATEGORIES: Drones, Special Mission Aircraft, Surveillance..
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US Air Force Seeks Drone Pilots Need Not Be Officers THE US military’s increasing demand for drones has forced changes in the Air Force’s “flyboy” culture over the years, plucking pilots out of the cockpit and sending some to hi-tech..
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Drone Racing Dreams By ERIK OLSEN | Nov. 11, 2015 | 6:27 Drone racing is a fast-growing extreme sport in which pilots compete head-to-head with small flying drones while wearing first-person-view goggles...
Read More Why Just a Simple LMS is No Longer Enough for Complex Training Is an LMS still the answer for your employee training system? Within the rise in online learning coupled with the speed at which information and knowledge is shared..
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FAA Updates Airspace Obstructions Standards Among the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) main priorities is to keep all users of our national airspace safe. To maintain the safest aerospace system in the world, the FAA must make sure the national airspace..
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US Air Force Basic Training Program: An Award Winning Video Documentary By Public Domain TV Published on Mar 17, 2015 This production uses “reality-based” storytelling to provide insight into the Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) experience from the perspective of..
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FAA Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents The FAA and general aviation (GA) group’s #FlySafe national safety campaign aims to educate the GA community on how to prevent Loss of Control (LOC) accidents this flying season. What is Loss..
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ICAO Safety Report 2015 Edition A Coordinated, Risk-based Approach to Improving Global Aviation Safety The air transport industry plays a major role in world economic activity. One of the key elements to maintaining the vitality of civil aviation is to..
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Did you know that perfumes, nail polish and adhesives are considered “dangerous goods?” Almost every industry involved in any type of manufacturing and distribution transports materials classified by government agencies as hazardous. Labelmaster, a leading provider of solutions for hazardous..
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The Value of Training Management Professionals There are many specialized roles within the training environment and the individuals that fill these roles bring tremendous value to companies by improving their employees hard and soft skills. Training management professionals play a..
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What Are The Best Ways to Track Employee Training? Avoid Using Paper Files – Use a modern system instead of an archaic, manual data entry using Microsoft Excel or similar dated record keeping methods. Your paper files are more at risk..
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WASHINGTON — Four members of an alleged computer hacking ring were charged with stealing more than $100 million worth of software and data — used to train military pilots and related to Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox gaming console — the US Justice Department said..
Read More FAA: Think Twice about Drone Registration Applications Through Registration Firms November 16 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants unmanned aircraft owners to know that there’s no need to work with a drone registration company to help them file an..
Read More Careers in the US Air Force Did you know that there are over 130 careers in the United States Air Force today? So, what are the careers in the US Air Force today? CHAPLAIN CYBER FLIGHT SUPPORT GENERAL HEALTHCARE JAG..
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PLAN JERICHO: SHAPING A TRANSFORMED TRAINING SYSTEM 2015-10-18 By Robbin Laird The latest in bleeding-edge Air Force training systems, Plan Jericho approach for the Royal Australian Air Force is about shaping a more integrated force built on 21st century situational awareness and..
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