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Business: Insurance

World’s Largest Earthquake Drill on 30th Anniversary of Loma Prieta Quake

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“Anniversaries for big earthquakes often serve as painful reminders of why we need to know how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On when the ground shakes, and know how to financially recover from damage that may be expensive to repair.” CEA CEO, Glenn Pomeroy.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Millions of Californians will practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” when the ground shakes during the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10:17 a.m. This year’s drill will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake that shook Northern California on Oct. 17, 1989.

Also known as the “World Series earthquake,” the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake was felt extensively in Santa Cruz, Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area. It was responsible for 63 deaths, 3,757 injuries, and more than $5.9 billion in property damage. Strong ground shaking, liquefaction, and landslides caused significant structural damage, and approximately 16,000 housing units—almost 13,000 in the nine-county San Francisco Bay region alone—were uninhabitable after the earthquake. –

“The Loma Prieta earthquake was a tragedy that caused immense suffering for thousands of California residents,” said California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy. “Anniversaries for big earthquakes often serve as painful reminders of why we need to know how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On when the ground shakes, and know how to financially recover from damage that may be expensive to repair.”

Most Californians live within 30 miles of an active fault. In 2015, scientists reported there was a greater than 99 percent chance of one or more magnitude 6.7 earthquakes striking California between 2014 and 2043. Magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes struck near the Mojave Desert town of Ridgecrest in July 2019, and a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Napa in 2014.

Now more Californians are paying closer attention to their risk for earthquakes, and their potential costs to repair shake damage not covered under a standard homeowner policy. CEA now offers a wide range of coverage options, and has more than 1 million policyholders.

“More than 10 million Californians participated in the Great California ShakeOut last year,” Pomeroy said. “The drill is easy to do. It’s also easy to have a quick conversation with your insurance agent about how to get an earthquake policy. A little preparation can make a big difference if California’s next big earthquake strikes closer to home.”

More information from CEA and other organizations about how to survive and recover from damaging earthquakes that scientists say are possible in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas can be found at EQHeadquarters.com.

And more information about the Great California ShakeOut and other ways to prepare for earthquakes can be found at EarthquakeAuthority.com/ShakeOut.

A video message from CEA CEO Glenn Pomeroy to commemorate the devastating 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake is available here.

About CEA

CEA is a not-for-profit, privately funded, publicly managed organization that provides residential earthquake insurance and encourages Californians to reduce their risk of earthquake loss. Learn more at EarthquakeAuthority.com.

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Business: Executives

Digital Hands Adds New CISO and Vice President of Security Operations

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Digital Hands, a leading cybersecurity managed services company that specializes in safeguarding enterprises against a continuously aggressive threat landscape, announced today the addition of yet a fourth experienced security veteran to their expanding leadership team. The company’s continued investment in leadership talent and security expertise brings the addition of Jeff Foresman as CISO & Vice President of Security Operations. Over the last few months the company has grown its market presence, has invested in significant leadership talent, and has entered a new phase of growth by adding a new equity investor, Fulcrum Equity Partners.

Jeff Foresman is an industry veteran who comes to Digital Hands with over 20 years of experience in Information Security and Regulatory Compliance. He previously held key management positions leading high performance technical teams with a variety of service providers, global consulting organizations, and cyber security startups. Jeff has a tremendous amount of design and reengineering experience within Security Operation Centers. Jeff holds CISSP and CEH certifications and previously held a PCI QSA certification.

“We are happy to announce the addition of Jeff Foresman as CISO and Vice President of Security Operations,” said Myrna Soto, Chief Operating Officer. “Jeff’s expertise in consulting and SOC optimization will be instrumental in our next stage of growth. He steps into a very formative Security Operations Center and will be key in our continued evolution of our service offerings.”

“I am very excited to join Digital Hands at such an exciting time and looking forward to contributing to the continued growth of one of the best Managed Detection and Response teams in our industry,” said Jeff Foresman.

This move is being carried out as part of a very precise plan for accelerated growth in effort to support enterprise customers in solving their need for security solutions and dealing with the onslaught of cyber-attacks. Digital Hands, recently recognized as a Top 100 MSSP in the global cyber security market by MSSP Alerts, has a relentless focus on leveling the playing field for the mid-tier organizations to have the same protections as those valued by large enterprises.

About Digital Hands

Digital Hands is an award-winning managed security service provider (MSSP) focused on delivering 24/7 security operations and capabilities to customers and partners. The company’s SOC-as-a-Service and security solutions are designed to easily integrate into customers’ environments and processes while providing comprehensive protection against the latest security threats. Digital Hands solutions are delivered through CyGuard™, the company’s solution platform combining leading-edge technologies, proven operational processes, comprehensive cyber threat intelligence and deep engineering and analytical expertise into one complete solution. The Digital Hands solutions are designed to provide flexibility for customers to augment and enhance some or all their security operations to Digital Hands based on specific needs. More information about Digital Hands is available at http://www.digitalhands.com.

Cheryl Walman, cwalman@digitalhands.com, 813-222-3031

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Basepaws Launches Highly Anticipated New Health Report

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Los Angeles-based Basepaws is a pet genetics company that has developed the first consumer genetics test for cats.

Cat owners are now armed with advance insights in their Health Report about their cat’s healthcare needs, making it possible to potentially mitigate or even prevent illness down the road. We know already our products save lives.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Basepaws, the first company to offer comprehensive, at-home feline DNA testing (think 23andMeow), has announced just in time for the holidays the launch of their new Basepaws Health Report. The new report includes 39 genetic mutations that correspond to 17 genetic health conditions. This vital information now aids more than 47 million US cat households if their beloved feline has tested positive for a genetic variant associated with any of the genetic diseases included in the Basepaws database and has the potential to save lives with prevention and education.

One of the most innovative feline health companies, Basepaws gained immediate acclaim after appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank earlier this year. In its initial offering to cat owners, Basepaws provided breed relativity information alongside with a similarity to the wild cats. Today, the highly anticipated new Health Marker report has launched, which analyzes 39 genetic markers that are associated with 17 genetic diseases, including polycystic kidney disorder (PKD), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and retinal degeneration. A complete list of currently included genetic conditions in our Health Markers report is available here.

According to Basepaws Founder and CEO, Anna Skaya, PKD affects about one in three Persian breeds and its related gene pool. PKD is a result of a genetic fault in kidney cell development that leads to multiple cysts forming in the kidneys. HCM is the most common feline heart disease impacting up to 15 percent of all cats. Retinal atrophy is a gene mutation causing severe degeneration of vision impacts millions of cats each year.

“Identifying those key health markers that can immediately help make a difference in the lives of our pets has been a critical step for the development of our testing, and it will truly make an impact on the lives of cats everywhere,” says Skaya. “Cat owners are now armed with advance insights in their Health Report about their cat’s healthcare needs, making it possible to potentially mitigate or even prevent illness down the road. We know already our products save lives.”

Basepaws offers cat lovers a fascinating window into their cats’ origins and breed makeup. Even more important are the implications for cat health and the knowledge base of veterinary science. The Basepaws report includes Breed and Health reports, and each report is specifically designed to provide cat owners with a host of breed and genetic insights especially useful for mixed-breed cats. The Basepaws Breed and Health testing product can be purchased on Amazon.com or Basepaws.com.

Learn more and purchase your cat kit online at basepaws.com.

About Basepaws

Los Angeles-based Basepaws is a pet genetics company that has developed the first consumer genetics test for cats. With a mission to improve the lives of cats everywhere and help foster stronger bonds between humans and their pets, Basepaws offers pet owners insight into their cat’s unique background, including detailed information about breeds, traits, health and genetic markers for potential hereditary disease. With new data from each CatKit completed, Basepaws’ database continues to provide new and valuable information into genetic correlations and cat-specific diseases.

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Technology: Computer

RTB House Announces the Appointment of Jim Price as Head of Travel for US/North America Region

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Jim Price, Head of Travel, RTB House

“Because of his ability to build strong relationships, be at the forefront of the latest tech innovations in the travel industry and drive impressive revenue growth, Price will be a vital asset as we continue to grow,” said Gary Burtka, VP of U.S. operations for RTB House


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

RTB House, a global company that provides state-of-the-art marketing solutions for top brands worldwide, today announced the appointment of Jim Price as the new Head of Travel. In this role, Price will introduce RTB House’s deep learning-powered digital advertising solutions to travel marketers across the U.S. and North America, with the objective of helping make those brands even more successful, as RTB House surges forward with strong financial growth and worldwide market expansion.

Having worked in previous roles with market-leading travel companies, such as Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Orbitz, TripAdvisor, Airbnb, Carnival Cruises, Hertz and Marriott, among others, Price brings a significant amount of experience to his role from his extensive work in the travel industry. Price joins RTB House from mParticle, where he was also in the role of Head of Travel. Price has held leadership positions at PebblePost, Criteo and KAYAK, among others.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jim to the RTB House team,” said Gary Burtka, VP of U.S. operations for RTB House. “Because of his ability to build strong relationships, be at the forefront of the latest tech innovations in the travel industry and drive impressive revenue growth wherever he goes — Price will be a vital asset as we grow our business across the U.S. and worldwide.”

In 2019, RTB House was honored with a Gold Stevie Award® for “Innovation of the Year” for its Creative Labs’ Social Banners and a Silver Stevie Award® for “Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Solution” for its new Snippet Ads offering that was co-developed by its AI Marketing Lab and Creatives Lab for 2019. RTB House also received a 2019 Silver Stevie Award® as the

“Most Innovative Company of the Year” (up to 2,500 employees), after receiving that same recognition for 2018. The company also ranked as one of the top 25 fastest-growing companies in Europe’s tech sector within the Financial Times’ FT1000 List for the second year in a row.

“RTB House is already working with some great travel brands including Trivago and Qatar, among others,” said Price. “I am excited and proud to join RTB House to continue to build this very important business sector by helping travel marketers be more successful at reaching their objectives by using the state-of-the-art deep learning marketing technology that RTB House has developed.”

About RTB House:

RTB House is a global company that provides state-of-the-art marketing technologies for top brands worldwide. Its proprietary ad-buying engine is the first and only in the world to be powered entirely by deep learning algorithms, enabling advertisers to generate outstanding results and reach their short, mid and long-term goals.

Founded in 2012, the RTB House team is comprised of 500+ specialists in over 30 locations across the globe: New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore, São Paulo, Moscow, Istanbul, Dubai and Warsaw. It serves campaigns for more than 1,600 clients across EMEA, APAC and the Americas regions.

From 2018, after successfully deploying deep learning into 100 percent of its algorithms, RTB House develops two divisions, independent from R&D team, focused on leading innovation for MarTech solutions. The AI Marketing Lab provides an environment for inventing and advancing MarTech products. In addition, the Creatives Lab was created to investigate and improve the overall performance of creatives, as well as developing support for formats like dynamic display and video creatives that can be ultra-tailored to a client’s unique branding needs.

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Technology: Electronics

Nanoramic Laboratories Kicks Off “Neocarbonix™ World Tour” to Launch Groundbreaking Electrode Technology

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“Nanoramic’s Neocarbonix™ electrode technology addresses the most critical challenges facing energy storage for the electrical vehicle market,” said Eric Kish, Nanoramic’s Chief Executive Officer.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Nanoramic Laboratories, a leader in advanced materials and energy storage technology, began their “Neocarbonix™ World Tour”. The Neocarbonix™ team will travel to international conferences and exhibitions to educate the Lithium-ion battery market about their revolutionary electrode technology. The tour includes stops in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Nanoramic has innovated Neocarbonix™ technology to create electrodes with an advanced 3-D nanoscopic carbon binding structure. The resulting product provides reduced cost and greater power, energy density, and cycle life performance compared to traditional battery designs. It also enhances stability and provides better lifetime in extreme environments. This technology will impact such industries as electric vehicles, consumer electronics, power tools, and aerospace and defense.

The tour kicked off at The Battery Show in Novi, MI where the team presented on Neocarbonix™ and met with members of the electric vehicle battery market. The tour will include appearances at other conferences such as IDTechEx Show in Santa Clara, CA and the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Tokyo, Japan.

“Nanoramic’s Neocarbonix™ electrode technology addresses the most critical challenges facing energy storage for the electrical vehicle market,” said Eric Kish, Nanoramic’s Chief Executive Officer. “In simple terms, Neocarbonix gives battery makers more bang for their buck. Neocarbonix works with traditional battery manufacturing processes but eliminates the most costly manufacturing steps while increasing the energy density of the resulting battery. To the end user, this means more affordable electric vehicles with increased range.”

If you’d like more information about the Neocarbonix™ World Tour, please visit go.nanoramic.com/neocarbonix_world_tour

Nanoramic is the exclusive designer, manufacturer, and licenser of the Neocarbonix™ electrodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, Li-ion capacitors, and supercapacitors. Established 2009 in Boston, MA, Nanoramic was founded by MIT graduates and experts in the use of nanocarbons in energy storage devices. Our culture of transparency, empowerment, disciplined thinking, and experimentation is what drives us to build world-class technology.

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health and fitness

After Success on Kickstarter, Raising more than $25,000, Ultra-High Tech Module Dress Socks Step into Crowdfunding on Indiegogo InDemand

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In addition to all the features, Module Socks deliver a modern, sophisticated design – along with consistently high quality that offer comfort and durability so they will last longer.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Module Socks, the ultimate dress socks with 15 features to provide comfort, breathability, durability and odor control, are stepping up to continue crowdfunding on Indiegogo InDemand after raising $25,000 – more than five-times the initial campaign goal – on Kickstarter.

“We want to thank all of our Kickstarter backers, who we know will be very pleased with these fashionable, comfortable and super-functional dress socks,” said Module Socks Co-founder Steven Ma. “We hope to reach even more backers on Indiegogo and introduce them to the next level of comfort – whether they are worn at work, at play or in the gym.”

Unsatisfied with socks on the market today, Ma and co-founder Mimi Cao built a design-team that specializes in men’s accessories. This group of “sock engineers” helped to create their innovative socks from scratch.

Module socks are made using the highest quality cotton material with the comfort, functionality and odor-control expected from premium socks. Loaded with 15 features, the modern design is dressy enough to make a statement when worn with a suit and tough enough to be worn with athletic shoes.

Module features include:


  • Extra-long staple cotton, which is a premium cotton that offers better comfort, refinement and moisture-wicking

  • Ultra-fine weave, providing wearers with a proprietary, high-end technology that gives the socks unmatched fineness that is also stronger and more durable

  • Super smooth interior, featuring minimal loose threads on the inside and smoothness wearers can feel

  • Higher gauge 200 needle knitting process to create a finer sock

  • Optimized Cotton Blend, providing just the right combination of materials to create the best sock wearing experience

  • Precision Fit, created using high-grade formfitting materials that fit the feet, not the other way around

  • Reinforced footbed support, a high-performance feature that gives wears the best support found in dress socks

  • Toe Reinforcement, with a fortified toe area so wearers will never see holes in socks again

  • Endurance stay-up cuff, representing a specially engineered cuff technology to keep cuffs up all day

  • Integrated Arch Compression, a technology that keeps your feet energized all day

  • Anti-microbial odor control, with the use of industry leading Silver-based technology to keep feet fresh all day

  • Fortified Heel, providing an extra layer of protection to avoid blisters and wear any dress shoe you like

  • Y-stitched heel, with all sock heels designed to form the perfect cup around you heels

  • A Hand-woven Seam, in which toe seams are meticulously woven together by hand, reducing chafing and scratchiness

  • Availability in three sizes to fit any size foot

“Although socks are an important accessory item, they are often overlooked by major brands,” Cao said. “In addition to all the features, Module Socks deliver a modern, sophisticated design – along with consistently high quality that offer comfort and durability so they will last longer.”

For more information, or to order Module Socks while they are available at an early-bird discount during crowdfunding, visit the Module Socks Campaign Page on Indiegogo InDemand.

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Industry: Healthcare

Sterlitech Announces Expanded Offerings of Syringe Filters for Enhanced Value and Versatility

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We’ve widened our selection of syringe filters to meet the needs of our customers, offered at competitive prices while maintaining the quality that they have trusted over the years.


KENT, Wash. (PRWEB)

Sterlitech Corporation, an industry leader in unique micro and sub-micron filtration products, announced its expanded offering of syringe filters to cover a wider variety of filtration and purification applications in different industries. This new offering consists of syringe filters designed to deliver maximum sample recovery and fast flow rate, with excellent durability at competitive pricing.

“We’ve widened our selection of syringe filters to meet the needs of our customers, offered at competitive prices while maintaining the quality that they have trusted over the years,” said Mark Spatz, President of Sterlitech Corporation. “Available in a wide range of pore size and diameter, our syringe filters are also available pre-sterilized suited for critical microbe-sensitive applications or are equipped with integrated prefilters suited for filtration of hard-to-filter samples such as culture media.”

Sterlitech syringe filters are available in pore sizes ranging from 0.1 to 5 microns, and diameters ranging from 3 to 50 millimeters. Detailed information on Sterlitech’s syringe filters, including the material of construction,

flow rate, chemical compatibility, and packaging options, can be found on Sterlitech.com.

About Sterlitech

Sterlitech Corporation is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company providing unique micro and sub-micron filtration products, based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2001, Sterlitech’s founders have over 90 years of combined experience in the membrane and microfiltration industry, enabling them to develop a strong global recognition in over 125 countries.

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Health: Mental Health

The American Academy of Family Physicians Goes Beyond Burnout to Fight Clinical Distress

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“At the AAFP, we have always believed that simply focusing on burnout is not as productive as working toward improving well-being and professional satisfaction.”


LEAWOOD, Kan. (PRWEB)

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has recently partnered with the Well-Being Index to assess and combat clinical distress on several dimensions to ensure their members’ well-being.

The Well-Being Index is an online tool that allows participants to measure their distress and well-being over time and receive customized resources based on their results. The validated tool was invented by the Mayo Clinic as a solution to long, unhelpful assessments and measures six dimensions of distress and well-being: meaning in work, likelihood of burnout, severe fatigue, work-life integration, quality of life and suicidal ideation.

The AAFP understands that distress is a growing epidemic in the health care industry and is dedicated to prioritizing its members’ well-being. In fact, the World Health Organization has recently labeled burnout—one dimension of distress—as an official medical diagnosis.

Statistics show that one-of-four workers in the United States experience professional burnout. In the health care setting, this figure climbs to nearly 50 percent. The AAFP has chosen to go beyond burnout and measure well-being on several dimensions as part of their holistic wellness program.

“At the AAFP, we have always believed that simply focusing on burnout is not as productive as working toward improving well-being and professional satisfaction,” said Clif Knight, M.D., the senior vice president for education at the Academy. “By utilizing the Well-being Index, family physicians will be able to gauge their current status. They can then use the information from the index to serve as motivation for seeking personal improvements in well-being.”

By partnering with the Well-Being Index, the AAFP has joined hundreds of hospitals and organizations worldwide in taking the initiative to fight against distress. Academy members will now have the opportunity to anonymously track their well-being over time, compare their results to peers’ and national averages, provide feedback and receive customized local and national resources.

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Business: Executives

Dr. Keith Jacobson Begins Term as President of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)

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Dr. Keith Jacobson, 2019-2020 ABFAS President

Ensuring that patients can select a qualified foot and ankle surgeon based on the rigorous ABFAS certification is critical to the integrity of our healthcare system.


DENVER (PRWEB)

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialists, a division of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, announced that Keith Jacobson, DPM was elected as president of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Jacobson’s term runs until September of 2020.

In his role as president, he will advance the mission to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery.

“I’m honored to represent my peers – the best foot and ankle surgeons in the world – as president of ABFAS,” said Dr. Jacobson. “Ensuring that patients can select a qualified foot and ankle surgeon based on the rigorous ABFAS certification is critical to the integrity of our healthcare system, and I’m committed to ensuring that our certification represents the highest possible standard of care.”

ABFAS is the industry standard for qualified foot and ankle surgeons, and the organization works to promote lifelong learning and professional accountability, which are the board’s foundational principles for quality healthcare.

ABFAS certifies qualified foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgeons. Prior to receiving certification, candidates must become board-qualified in either foot surgery and/or reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. ABFAS continues to review and improve the certification exams and uses a rigorous Case Review process combined with a didactic and computer-based patient simulation examination.

About Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists

Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists is widely recognized as the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The 19 physicians of Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine. They diagnose and treat even the most complicated orthopedic conditions and are supported by a professional staff of physician assistants, medical assistants, x-ray technicians and administrative personnel at our two offices in Denver and Parker. Learn more at https://advancedortho.org.

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Health

Aircare International to Provide Simulated Emergencies at NBAA-BACE

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FACTS VIII


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Aircare International’s FACTS Training has been an industry leader in emergency procedures training programs for business aviation crewmembers and passengers for nearly four decades.

Through a combination of experiential and didactic learning, Aircare FACTS employs the use of unique training devices, such as full-motion cabin simulators, to immerse students in realistic emergency scenarios. In addition to fixed devices at each training center, Aircare’s mobile simulator fleet allows training to be conducted onsite at the customer’s location.

Aircare will have one such mobile simulator, FACTS VIII, on display and provide demonstrations during the 2019 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. Attendees who experience a FACTS VIII demonstration will experience simulated emergency scenarios and could be subject to turbulence, hard landings or even a water ditching.

Hydraulic lifts and “floats” allow the simulator to mimic aircraft movements and provide an unmatched level of realism. Each simulator is outfitted with real working emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, life vests and life rafts, allowing participants to put learned procedures into action.

Crewmembers and passengers alike can benefit from Aircare FACTS simulator training. “We can do things to our full-motion simulators that simply cannot be replicated on a parked aircraft,” says Brian Hayvaz, Vice President of Operations, Aircare FACTS Training. “Being mobile with our training devices allows us to be nimble in fulfilling customer needs and building programs that fit operational requirements. We encourage anyone attending BACE to swing by the sim – let us show you what we can do.”

Aircare is exhibiting at the 2019 NBAA-BACE convention at booth C7231. The simulator can be located just outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center at IS1200.

About Aircare International

Aircare International specializes in medical, safety and emergency related training, services and products for business aviation. Aircare International products include Aircare FACTS® Training for crewmember and passenger emergency procedures training; Aircare Crews® Staffing, providing a staffing solution for pilots and flight attendants; Aircare Access® Assistance, providing 24-7-365 telemedicine and support services. More information can be found at http://www.aircareinternational.com.

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