The new simulator complex has been formally opened at the Defence College of Air and Space Operations (DCASO)

At the RAF Shawbury graduation for the first students to complete training on a new air traffic management system, a new simulator complex was formally opened at the Defence College of Air and Space Operations (DCASO) by Mike Stoller (Aquila CEO), Air Commodore Jacob (Senior Responsible Owner), and Dr Simon Dakin (Director Integrated Battlespace, Defence Equipment and Support).

“Introducing these new state of the art ATM simulators into DCASO Operations has been the result of a strong collaborative effort involving Aquila, our partners, and our customer the MOD. We are very proud that through this new capability, Aquila will support improvements in the training and throughput of military air traffic controllers, today and into the future.”

Mike Stoller, Aquila CEO

“Today marks another significant milestone for Programme Marshall, ensuring that those going through the Air Traffic course at RAF Shawbury are best prepared for the controlling demands of the front line by training on the latest equipment.”

Air Commodore Jacob

“I am privileged to be at RAF Shawbury for the official opening of this world class training facility and for the graduation of the first cohort from the Joint Air Traffic Control Course, helping to ensure the future of safe UK military air traffic management.”

Dr Simon Dakin

Pictured below from left to right, Chris Trippick, (Head of Marketing and Communications at Aquila), Mike Stoller (Aquila CEO), and David Riley, (Head of Training Services at Aquila).

The RAF Shawbury graduation was for the first students to complete training on the new air traffic management system.

The latest Joint Air Traffic Control Course saw 13 students train for six months on simulators which replicate the new equipment being rolled out across the Defence estate under Programme Marshall.