News & Events

We’ve just completed our first hybrid show #DSET2021! The exhibition took place at Ashton Gate, Bristol on the Monday 24th to Wednesday the 26th May, with an additional Virtual Only Industry Showcase on the Thursday 27th May. Our Pennant representatives were Jacqui Chapman (Head of Sales & Technical Services), Stuart Hooker (Business Development Manager), Rob Acton (Operations Manager – Manchester) and Amy Hands (Business Support & Marketing Communications Assistant). Our stand showcased multiple training aids including the Generic Hand Skill Trainer (GenSkill), Virtual Loadmaster...

We are underway in our preparations and planning for the UK’s first physical exhibition since the COVID pandemic hit, postponing all physical shows for over a year. Whilst we jumped feet first into the world of virtual events and webinars, exploring the globe and working with a variety of time-zones (without too much jetlag!), our team are ready for the long-awaited return to a physical exhibition. DSET (Defence Simulation Education and Training) is a hybrid event at Ashton Gate in Bristol, UK and our Head of Sales & Technical Services, Business Development Manager, Operations Manager...

Pennant are pleased to be accepted as members of EAMTC (European Aviation Maintenance Training Committee). EAMTC is the aviation training industries voice in all matters relating to maintenance training, and is a non-profit making foundation based in the Netherlands. We are looking forward to being active members and being of value to the foundation through the unique skills and experiences our team offer. We will endeavour to be a part of the working groups and networking opportunities with the other members of...

The Group has published the Notice for its 2021 AGM, available here.

The Pennant Annual Report 2020 is available to view here.

Since the end of 2020, Flash Player is no longer supported and we have seen the difficulties this has caused to those who have courses, software, and information in these formats. HTML5 is a great alternative for old Flash content. It provides multiple benefits allowing you to keep an ‘almost’ identical look, upload the file back into the original environment, all with an ease of usability. Pennant’s Studio Services capability can replace elements and modules in flash or create new e-learning & CBT courses in HTML5 or other supported formats. Need this problem solved? Get in touch:...

Pennant International Group plc announces Preliminary Results for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2020. Commenting on the Group’s performance, CEO, Philip Walker comments “It’s been a year of two halves. Challenging trading conditions has evolved a more efficient business and the successful acquisition and integration of ADG has been strategically important”. You can read the full report...

Recognising the current shortfalls in the supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) within the NHS and particularly in Cheltenham, our Engineering team have collaborated with the School of Pharmacy from Queens University in Belfast (Dr Juan Dominguez-Robles, Dr Eneko Larraneta Landa and Dr Dimitrios Lamprou) to establish 3D printing of essential face screen visors. St Pauls medical centre in Cheltenham have established a local GP lead Covid 19 Clinic aimed at treating the local community. Pennant have produced our first batch of screen masks and we are proud to donate these to the...

Our latest Annual Report & Accounts are available to view here.

The Rail Director Magazine’s latest issue was published yesterday and we’re delighted to see Pennant and Track Access on pages 70 & 71! The magazine is produced by Rail Business Daily and our Pennant rail experts make it a mandatory read for all the latest trends in the industry. If you haven’t done so yet check out page 70 & 71. View the magazine...

Pennant are thrilled to announce we are winners of the ‘Best Aircraft Maintainer Training & Integrated Product Support Solutions Provider 2021’, as part of the Corporate Vision - Aviation and Aerospace Awards 2021.   The official press release was released over the weekend from Corporate Vision:"United Kingdom, 2021– Corporate Vision Magazine has announced the winners of the 2021 Aviation & Aerospace Awards. With the world becoming a more ‘global’ place, the aviation and aerospace industries have remained a vital element on the greater business landscape. Whether working in...

The Defence Command paper, ‘Defence in a Competitive Age’ was published last night and captures the plans for the future, highlighted in the Government’s Integrated Review. Pennant’s CEO, Phil Walker, shares his thoughts on the paper: “Pennant is pleased to see the opportunities outlined for technology-based companies and UK SMEs, such as Tempest and the continued commitment to AJAX and Wildcat programmes. The plans for the use of advanced digital technology and synthetic equipment to support training are aligned with Pennant’s strategy and capabilities.  In addition, the highlighted...

It’s a delight to announce Pennant Canada Limited has renewed the license agreement with the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to develop and produce OmegaPS Analyzer. The OmegaPS Analyzer product has been available on the market since 1996 and is known globally for providing a solution for analytical excellence for government and defence industries internationally. Jonathan Patterson, Pennant Canada’s President & COO, commented: “For Pennant the renewal of the Analyzer Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) License Agreement means more than just software, rather it reflects the...

Please click here to view the Directorate Changes 2017 document.

Please click here to view the Pennant Annual Report 2017.

Aviation Skills Partnership’s third Aviation Skills Manifesto Update took place at the House of Commons on 5th March 2019 Business leaders, MPs, academics, educators, trainers and academics gathered on Tuesday evening at the House of Commons to mark the third year of delivery of Aviation Skills Partnership’s (ASP) Manifesto for Aviation Skills 2016-2021, which aims to provide solutions to the issue of how to supply enough talented skilled workers for the growing industry. This event also marked the sixth birthday of ASP who have worked over their first years to transform the approach to...

The week commencing March the 8th 2021, saw the start of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week and International Women's Day. It also coincides with the anniversary of the world’s first female pilot licence achieved on the 8th March 1910. In celebration and recognition of hard-working and empowered females across the globe, and in our company, we are celebrating raising global awareness for females of all ages seeking careers in aviation. We are lucky to have female employees from a range of aviation backgrounds and we have recently welcomed Katy, to our Support Team in the UK. Katy Llewellyn,...

Pennant is celebrating 63 years today (25th February 2021). Since 1958, Pennant has evolved into a leading provider of technology-based training solutions and has become an established global supplier of  Integrated Product Support (“IPS”) software and services. This worldwide capability is supported by a highly-skilled, innovative and creative team spread across our offices in the UK, North America and Australasia. From modest beginnings creating animated displays, producing exhibition stands and creating prototype designs of the world's first Hovercraft with Sir Christopher Cockerell,...

The Pennant Studio Services team has expansive knowledge and experience with Technical Publications - from concise printed handbooks to Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), the core skill of our experienced technical illustrator and authoring team can convert complex source data into User Handbooks, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Parts Catalogues and training courseware. With over 50 years’ experience and progressive technical development in the field, we are confident that our offer is comprehensive, professional, and competitive. Pennant has a global presence in...

Our Studio Services department has the equipment and talent to capture and edit video, creating material for any required outcome. Alongside our general video and animation work, Track Access Services have been delivering Driver Route training for many years, synchronising driver’s eye video to its location on an interactive map, available via their website portal, and deliverable to any platform: PC, MAC, tablet or mobile via the web browser. Track Access can also supply Driver Route Maps and route information booklets to accompany videos, with the ability to create technical...