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OmegaPS Updates

OmegaPS Updates

OmegaPS is receiving major interface improvements. In collaboration with SoftBASE, OmegaPS is undergoing a major interface update: - Upgrade of 1450 Forms to Oracle 12c - A new look & feel - Plus additional integrations and workflow...

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Meet Pennant’s New Chairman

Meet Pennant’s New Chairman

On the 2nd June 2021, Pennant saw the appointment of a new Chairman with John Ponsonby taking on the responsibility and role. Following our latest appointment to the team we are pleased to able to introduce John and share his impressive career to date.  At the...

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DSET 2021

DSET 2021

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...

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The Countdown to DSET Continues

The Countdown to DSET Continues

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...

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Pennant supporting our NHS

Pennant supporting our NHS

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...

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The Defence Command Paper

The Defence Command Paper

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...

OmegaPS Updates

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OmegaPS is receiving major interface improvements. In collaboration with SoftBASE, OmegaPS is undergoing a major interface update: - Upgrade of 1450 Forms to Oracle 12c - A new look & feel - Plus additional integrations and workflow functionality

A Pennant Perspective – The Impact of Brexit

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We are pleased to be sharing the second article in our ‘A Pennant Perspective’ covering the impact of Brexit, an overshadowed impact on the aviation industry, hidden by COVID-19 reports. A Short History LessonIn 1944, the first recognised regulations for international air transport were shared through the Chicago Convention and the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). These regulations, alongside the bilateral air services agreements, provided the rules for international safety standards and the guidelines for which airlines could fly between global...

Meet Pennant’s New Chairman

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On the 2nd June 2021, Pennant saw the appointment of a new Chairman with John Ponsonby taking on the responsibility and role. Following our latest appointment to the team we are pleased to able to introduce John and share his impressive career to date.  At the beginning of his career John served in the Royal Green Jackets and Royal Air Force for a total of 33 years.  This service took John to many parts of the world including Gibraltar, Hong Kong, West Germany, The Falkland Islands, The Former Yugoslavia, and Northern Ireland. John retired from the Royal Air Force as an Air Vice-Marshal...

A Pennant Perspective – The Impact of Covid-19

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We are kickstarting our 'A Pennant Perspective' series with our findings on the COVID-19 impact. The emergence of COVID-19 has had a disastrous impact on the aviation industry on a global scale, with some regions of the world affected more than others. The period of prosperity came to an end in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, plunging the industry in to an extended period of uncertainty and at least two or three years of financial pressure. According to the International Air Transport Association, the aviation industry worldwide lost over $118 billion in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. In...

We are bringing you ‘A Pennant Perspective’

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The aviation industry has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years driven by increasing globalisation as well as greater consumer buying power, moderate fuel prices, low interest rates, rising equity markets, and industry consolidation. Following a turbulent and unpredictable last year which impacted the world (and in some locations is still a predominate force) it sparked the interest of our Pennant experts to undertaken independent research into the aviation and aerospace industry, identifying the forces at play and how the past will impact the future industry layout. We are...

AGM 2021 Update

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Pennant International Group provides an update relating to its 2021 Annual General Meeting. Read the document here.

DSET 2021

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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...

The Countdown to DSET Continues

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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 proud members of EAMTC

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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...

Are you still looking for support to update and replace legacy Flash content?

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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:...

2020 Preliminary Results announcement

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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...

Pennant supporting our NHS

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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...

Pennant and Track Access feature in Rail Director

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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...

Winners of the Aviation and Aerospace Awards 2021

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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

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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...

2020 DND License Renewal with Pennant Canada Ltd

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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...