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The Saudi based Advanced Arabian Simulation Company (AASC) and Pennant International UK are delighted to announce a new and exciting partnership - offering Saudi clients a unique and comprehensive simulation and training solution, guaranteed by decades of high level international experience in major commercial and government projects. AASC is a joint venture between Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) and Thales.  AASC is a Saudi company that develops, implements, manufactures and supports training and simulation solutions - guaranteeing a unique national (and regional) training,...

Pennant Information Services Limited (PISL) confirms that all ongoing customer accounts will be managed from its Manchester office. Production will be integrated into the PISL organisation but Pennant will continue to maintain a presence on the south coast for key clients. Pennant Software Services Limited will continue to operate from the Pennant offices based in Fareham with no change to management organisation. If you need any additional information please contact either: Jannette Leslie - Admin Manager - 01329 226339Tom Daniels - Operations Manager - 0161 493 1600John Churchman -...

Pennant Information Services Limited is pleased to announce it has been awarded an enabling contract by Network Rail to provide Services covering the following disciplines: Training, Multimedia, Animation, Graphic Design, E-Learning and Technical Documentation. The aim of the contract is to provide a mechanism for Network Rail to commission work across its business where the requirement encompasses the services listed, to date products have been delivered that include; A set of DVD's for track engineers and maintenance staff with the required technical information to carry out tasks...

OmegaPS Analyzer R4.0 was released for general use in December 2008.  The product further enhances the use of mathematical algorithms in support of Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and Sparing.  While the basic algorithms remain unchanged there have been enhancements incorporated which will enable Analyzer to be used in much more complex scenarios.  The major improvements in R4 include: Create, save and operate multiple Prime Equipment (PE) variants Create and save multiple Support OrganizationsSchedule replacement demands added to sparingCustom...

Pennant Software Services Ltd working with their Chinese distributor CCTECH are pleased to announce the successful sale of OmegaPS LSAR software to Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute.  OmegaPS is used across the world for major defence projects to manage and coordinate supportability information in the design, development and deployment of defence equipment. Shenyang Aircraft Corporation is a civilian and military aircraft manufacturer located in Shenyang. Founded in 1953, it is one of the oldest and the most important aircraft manufacturers in China.  Many aircraft...

Pennant Information Services has been selected by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Kawasaki) in Japan to produce a full suite of maintenance manuals and provide training support for its Xinyi/Songshan Line contract in Taiwan. The contract is to provide Kawasaki's client engineers and maintenance staff with technical information to carry out maintenance tasks on the new train.  It includes operating and maintenance manuals, training courseware and course delivery. "We are delighted to be awarded this contract, after a successful relationship working together on the Taipei City EMU project"...

Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) is pleased to announce the award of a Support Contract by British Energy. Support activities will include ad hoc tasking, obsolescence, modifications, maintenance and programme management. Training devices covered include: Pennant supplied - Stop Think Act Review (STAR) Simulators and a Basic Power Switching Simulator (BPSS)British Energy's - Basic Principles Simulator (AGRBPS) and Portable AGR Basic Principles Simulator (PAGRBPS) This contract has been awarded following an extended period of work for British Energy including the design,...

Pennant Information Services Limited (Pennant) is pleased to announce the award of a major contract by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for the Employer CD ROM. This was gained in open competition, for which there were initially a large number of potential suppliers. The contract means Pennant will work closely with HMRC staff to deliver the 2009 CD ROM providing Employers with an interactive toolbox giving guidance on all Inland Revenue matters enabling employers to build employee databases, access to relevant tax guides, use in built calculators and complete forms for on-line...

Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) has been awarded two Support Contracts for training devices located at the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering (DCAE) Cosford, RAFC Cranwell, RAF Henlow and RAF Brize Norton. In-service with the RAF at DCAE Cosford the Cockpit Pressurisation Trainer, Pressure Refuelling Trainer and the Gaseous Oxygen Trainer will allow trainee aircraft mechanics and technicians to practice their skills on synthetic training devices in a safe but realistic environment. Located at RAFC Cranwell, the Generic Air Load Master Trainer is a representation of an...

Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) is pleased to announce the addition of eighteen (18) Integrated Avionics Maintenance Trainers (IAMT's) to its Service Provision Contract. Managed by the Flight Simulators and Synthetic Trainers (FsAST) Integrated Project Team (IPT) IAMT will be supported, initially for a three (3) years with an option for a further two (2) years. Pennant's Service Provision Contract will provide 1st to 4th line maintenance, with responsibility for equipment obsolescence and spares. Pennant shall also be responsible for future tasks and modification programmes....

Pennant Training Systems Ltd has won a Subcontract with BAE Systems Insyte to provide Computer Based Training (CBT) courseware as part of the Royal Navy's innovative Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) which addresses a modern approach to Warfare operator training across the surface fleet. The CBT package specifically addresses the operator training solution for the command systems on the Royal Navy Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers. The CBT is part of a blended solution that also includes Instructor led classroom training, classroom based skills training on a generic warship...

Pennant Software Services Ltd has successfully installed OmegaPS LSAR into Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, in Turin, Italy. The software will be initially used for the Turkish MELTEM III Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) variant of aircraft  based on ATR 72-500 commercial aircraft. Alenia Aeronautica is responsible for the design, integration of the mission system, certification, modification and Initial Logistic Support of the aircraft. Pennant Software Services Ltd will be working with Alenia Aeronautica in rolling out a larger installation integrated into the Alenia IBM Web...

Pennant Software Services Ltd have successfully supplied OmegaPS LSAR and OmegaPS Analyzer to MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG.  The software already in use by MAN UK for the UK MoD Support Vehicle Program will also be used for military programs in Canada, South Africa and Australia. Chris Mair, General Manager of Pennant Software Services Ltd described the sale as "excellent, this extends our involvement with Man Erf, we are working closely to ensure that we fully support them as they develop Integrated Logistics Support and, Logistic Support Analysis capabilities" OmegaPS and OmegaPS Analyzer...

Pennant Software Services Ltd working with their new Chinese Distributor CCTECH have successfully supplied and installed OmegaPS LSAR for China Helicopter Institute. The software will be initially used for the new EC175 (6 ton heavy lift helicopter). The China Helicopter Institute are in cooperation with Eurocopter of France for the development and production if the EC175. For Pennant & CCTECH this is a significant move forward into potential new markets within China. Chris Mair, General Manager of Pennant Software Services Ltd, described the new distribution and first sale as "....a...

Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) is pleased to announce the Final Acceptance by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Agency of the Synthetic Environment Procedural Trainer (SEPT2). SEPT2 provides training in marshalling and ground handling of aircraft in complete safety and without the costs of using real aircraft. he student is presented with a 150° wrap-round immersive screen. Three high resolution projectors provide a computer generated display of the airfield and moving aircraft. Realism is enhanced by multi-channelled surround sound effects. Training scenarios and...

Pennant was presented with a golden opportunity to showcase its expertise in rail documentation and training at the recent Rail Safety and Standards Board's Simulation Seminar. The seminar, which was targeted at drivers, investigated the use of driver simulators to improve driving standards and reduce the possibility of accident. Despite the fact that driver training simulators with 180° views typical of those that drivers would see when travelling designated routes were on show, many delegates were enthusiastic about Pennant's applications which ranged from low budget solutions to high...

Final results for 2006 have just been released, please see the document here for further information.