MCLEAN, Va., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- QinetiQ North
America today announced that its Aviation Data Trainer application
is now available in the iTunes Store. The application provides air
traffic controllers, pilots, airport staff and flight enthusiasts
with a way to memorize and test themselves on the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air
Transportation Association (IATA) data sets—or codes—that are the
core of air operations around the world.
The Aviation Data Trainer provides up to three levels of support
to assist the user in learning and understanding aviation codes for
day-to-day operations. It includes data sets for hundreds of
airports, telephony codes, and airline and aircraft identifiers in
North America, Europe and around the world.
The Aviation Data Trainer allows users to learn codes at their
own pace, using configurable flash cards and tests to evaluate and
measure progression, as well as games to test memory. The
application is free to download until March
12, after which it will cost $1.99.
"QinetiQ North America has an impressive pedigree in the
training and simulation market. Combined with our knowledge of the
Federal Aviation Administration, we are offering an innovative and
unique training tool that will appeal to both current air traffic
controllers and pilots, as well as the next generation of users
that expect this type of interactive learning tool," said
John Radziszewski, executive vice
president and general manager, QinetiQ North America.
The release of the Aviation Data Trainer is the first of three
planned stages of the application: the next level will provide
creative training applications to help users learn about different
airspaces around the world, and the third level will focus on
specific skill sets for air traffic controllers.
QinetiQ North America also plans to add data sets and codes in
the future to help users recognize military airspaces and military
aircraft.
About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group
plc, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE:QQ.L). Operating in North
America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive
services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on
US government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists
and other professionals deliver high quality products and services
that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools
and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national
defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA
is headquartered in McLean,
Virginia. For more information visit www.qinetiq-na.com
and join our conversation at www.facebook.com/qinetiqna.
Contact:
Michael Rudd, Boscobel (for
QinetiQ North America, Inc.)
301-588-2900
mrudd@boscobel.com
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