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Season's Greetings from everyone at Pennant. Our offices will be closed from Monday 21st December and will re-open on Monday 4th January. We look forward to working with you in...

Pennant is delighted to have just launched the new Generic Stores Loading Trainer / Weapons Loading Trainer (GSLT / WLT) product video. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BZvSJybGAvE Our GSLT / WLT product video showcases a generic part task trainer, which has been designed to train students in carrying out procedures for loading and unloading weapons in a safe environment. This impressive trainer comprises a fixed wing installation on one side and a rotary wing installation on the other. You can view our product page here or get in touch with our sales team for more information:...

The Pennant and Track Access Rail experts have been following the rail industry trends and predications closely and have summarised them here for you: International Rail Travel in demand In the wake of the pandemic, the global environmental impact become one of the headlines, as waters in Venice become clearer, the Himalayas could be seen for the first time and animals ventured into towns and villages. This greater awareness level, as well as the growing political support for rail infrastructure across Europe has resulted in predictions suggesting that we will move away from air travel...

Pennant’s Business Development Executive Stuart Hooker, joined Capewell Aerial Systems Director of Operations Jared Burns, last week to discuss all on the Virtual Loadmaster Training System (VLTS) in their interactive session. The session catered for two time zones, resulting in the webinar drawing interest from across the globe. The Virtual Loadmaster Training System (VLTS), an immersive training aid, provides a real-time experience in an advanced 3D virtual world and simulates a variety of different aerial delivery scenarios in a safe – and highly realistic - training environment. This...

News reports, statistics and the reduction in commuter traffic on the roads all support the theory that working from home and learning remotely is here to stay. Pennant’s ability to provide digital on-line solutions, especially for the Rail Industry is catering for the wider adoption of the working from home culture. Driver training and route learning via the Track Access Portal is filling the demand for the traditional training methods of route learning and familiarisation. Overcoming social distancing measures, avoidance of overcrowded cabs, the video and virtual solutions are the best...

In a time that is providing disruptive and challenging training, digital learning can deliver students and teachers a solution to ensure seamless continuity in what has now become a new way of life. Pennant’s proven training expertise supported by a specialist media services team can convert legacy training materials into a modern and dynamic solution, enabling a quick and effective distant/virtual learning approach. Pennant supports distance e-learning, providing cloud-based learning management to deliver, track and test the learners progress through to completion. We can assist you in...

Pennant are pleased to have had two new apprentices join the team in Cheltenham over the last few months. Callum Mahon is our HR Apprentice and Caitlin Helbrow is our Technical Administrator Apprentice. Learn a little more about Caitlin and Callum below. Meet Caitlin - Technical Administrator Apprentice My name is Caitlin Helbrow and I am a Technical Administrator Apprentice at Pennant. I am completing my Business Administration Apprenticeship through Gloucestershire College. My course involves gaining experience in the workplace whilst doing coursework on the side. So far, I am really...

We are extremely pleased to announce that a signed contract has been received for a Virtual Parachute Training System (VPTS) to a customer in Morocco. The order is for 1 Student Jump Station and Instructor Operating Station of the ‘Lite’ variant and will be based on the generic software that is in service with various military schools. Not only does this order mark the first sale of VPTS following internal investment and a product development exercise, but this is also Pennant’s first direct contract win into Africa and to a new customer. Pennant have been in discussions with our Moroccan...

Are you seeking safe and reliable kit for students to use? The team at Pennant have put their expertise to use and composed an article of tips and tricks for how our generic products can be adapted and used in a safe way, to help abide by COVID-19 guidance. Our products are constantly evolving through continuous innovation and are adaptable to several scenarios. Our Generic Hand Skill Trainer (GenSkill) is a freestanding device, allowing you to safely space out the trainers, meeting the social distancing guidelines and increasing student safety and skills at the same time. The procedure...

This month we have shared the knowledge and insightful thoughts of our Pennant Leaders across Twitter and LinkedIn. They’ve provided some true insight into their predications for the future, the companies vision and even quoted Greek philosopher’s. Our leaders have the necessary mix of capabilities, experience and personal qualities to deliver the Group’s strategic objectives. You can see their words of wisdom...

We’re delighted that Sandeep Kang has joined Pennant to complete his sandwich year of his university course. Stephanie Topping (Group HR Manager) said “We’re undergoing a new initiative at Pennant with regards to our Undergraduate Placement Scheme. We are looking forward to Pennant gaining fresh ideas and up-to-date knowledge from highly motivated and talented students. The programme we have created will enable undergraduates to work on various projects throughout their placement, whilst integrating with and supporting all areas of our business. Undergraduates will benefit from further...

Pennant are pleased to release our latest Corporate Video! You can watch this on our YouTube Channel, see it on our social media platforms and on the website....

Worldwide spending on Augmented and Virtual Reality is forecast to hit $10.7 billion for 2020. This is an increase on 2019 value of $7.9 billion(1). Despite the COVID-19 pandemic effecting business the outlook is still significantly positive with the predicted spending to reach $136.9 billion by 2024(2). As a group often referred to as Hybrid Reality (HR) technologies, here is a breakdown of the differences between VR, AR and MR. Virtual Reality (VR) Virtual reality is an artificial environment that is created with software and presented to the user in such a way that the user suspends...

Pennant are thrilled to announce we have won the Best Technical Training Solutions 2020 – Gloucestershire as part of the prestigious 2020 Southern Enterprise Awards hosted by SME News! SME News is a UK based publisher of B2B digital magazines and was founded in 2010. This is the third consecutive year the Southern Enterprise Awards have taken place. We were nominated back in July for the wider category of ‘Training and Education’ and are delighted this nomination has progressed to us winning an award. Jacqui Chapman (Head of Sales and Technical Services) said “It is immensely gratifying...

Australian Aerospace Engineering (AAE) is the first company to sign the ‘Charter for Aviation Skills’ in Australia. Located in Albury NSW, AAE is a Part 145 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility, manufacturer of aeronautical products and distributor of aerospace hardware. Since 2015 AAE has successfully supported the Australian Defence Force (ADF) across Air, Land and Sea programs. “AAE is invested in playing its role in addressing the impending aviation skills shortage,  which will directly impact Defence and Defence capability. Testament to this is AAE is proudly the first company to...

It’s National Aviation Day! The day was first distinguished in 1939 in the US and celebrates the development of the aviation industry. The day often involves schools taking part in special classroom activities and trips to aviation museums, focusing on the history of aviation, aviation pioneers and achievements of modern aviation. The 2020 celebrations are likely to be a little different this year and Pennant are delighted to be acknowledging the day by sharing our colleges memoirs and future predictions for the avionics sector. John Ponsonby (Vice Chairman):I started my career in 1979...

Pennant announces Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. Commenting on the results, Chairman Simon Moore said: “The First Half was challenging, with Covid-19 having a significant impact on revenues across the Group, resulting in an operating loss being recorded at the end of the Period. However, cash generated from operations was strong amounting to £3.8 million and the Group also secured increased borrowing facilities totalling £4m (undrawn at Period end). Having navigated this exceptional period, material improvements in performance are anticipated in the second half as...

We are delighted to announce that the NEW Pennant IPS Website is now LIVE! This new website combines the Pennant LSAR, OneStrand and Absolute Data Group (ADG) websites, bringing you an all-inclusive suite of Integrated Solutions and Services (ISS) to maintain deliverables throughout the lifecycle of technical data, all in one, simple to use location. The website offers all the latest Industry news including Blogs, Webinars and Video's to keep you informed and ahead of the game! Phil Walker, Pennant CEO said “It is exciting to see the successful launch of the new IPS website for the...

In continuing to support frontline staff Pennant is pleased to have provided safety visors to The Lisburn Care Home in Northern Ireland, part of The Four Seasons Health Care Group. The staff are doing a magnificent job in caring for the vulnerable and elderly within their care homes, particularly given the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and Pennant is delighted to support them in any way we...

Pennant International Group provides the following business update. Covering Covid-19 risks, new & improved banking facilities, £2 million milestone achieved and revenue impacts.