Aeronett wins AIABC Award of Leading Edge Training Innovator of the Year

Richmond, BC, Canada - Aeronett, a leader in the design and development of technology-based training (TBT) for the aerospace industry, was named Leading Edge Training Innovator of the Year 2001 by the Aerospace Industry Association of British Columbia (AIABC).

Designed by AIABC to recognize innovative training means, the award was presented during the association's Leading Edge Aerospace Awards Banquet held in Richmond on March 30th. "We are very impressed with the innovative and entrepreneurial approach this Richmond-based company has demonstrated in the area of training technology", said Andrew Huige, Executive Director of AIABC during the ceremony. "Given the level of technology competency within B.C.'s aerospace industry, it is a great honor for our company to be selected for this award".

"Most aerospace companies…are already experiencing constrained growth due to the shortage of qualified people," said Mr. Coughlin, President of AIABC during a recent speech at the Vancouver Board of Trade. Aeronett enables companies to train their employees fast and effectively while improving training quality. Aeronett is the first company to demonstrate the delivery of rich media aviation training live over the Internet, without compromising speed and graphics quality.

The web-based training system is applicable to maintenance personnel, flight and cabin crew training. Compared to classroom instruction, Aeronett's solutions can reduce training time by up to 50 - 70 %. The system provides learners with the flexibility to study anytime anywhere. Students will spend less time at training centers and can study according to their own schedules and knowledge levels. Companies enjoy reduced expenses associated with student travel to and time spent at training centers.