Broward College Awards Virtual and Mixed Reality ATC Simulation Contract to Adacel

dacel Technologies Limited (Adacel), an industry leader in advanced air traffic management solutions and simulation and training systems, is proud to announce a new contract award from Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The new, state-of-the-art ATC training system for Broward College will include Adacel’s cloud-based ATC training solution with Virtual and Mixed Reality technology to facilitate distance learning and advance students’ educational experience. The new system will include MaxSim Air Traffic Control Tower Simulator with Local, Ground, and Supervisor positions plus Remote Pseudo Pilot capability as well as Adacel’s latest enroute and TRACON training with Controller, Assistant, Instructor, and Pilot positions, scenario preparation, and a voice communication system.

“Broward College joined our Adacel family of customers in 2008, and our team is excited to announce the college as Adacel’s launch customer for MaxSim’s Virtual and Mixed Reality technology,” shares Daniel Verret, Adacel’s CEO. “Adacel has been steadfast on bringing these new technologies into the air traffic control training environment. Virtual and Mixed Reality technologies will support higher learning retention rates and increased student confidence, especially when transitioning to real-life work environment. We can’t wait to celebrate all the advantages the new technology will offer,” continues Mr. Verret.

Speaking of the award, Scott Gyssler, Broward College ATC Program Manager shared, “Broward College is very pleased to continue its long relationship with Adacel, a leading provider of Air Traffic Control simulation and training systems. The new ATC cloud-based training solution will make remote ATC learning a reality not only for Broward College students. It will also make the program accessible to future students throughout the United States and neighboring countries while delivering unprecedented flexibility to our academic staff and students. We are proud to be the early adopters of this advanced training methodology.”

The new system will be delivered by June 30, 2023, with one year cloud service subscription and SimCare support.

About Adacel

Established in 1987, Adacel is a publicly traded company listed on the ASX. The company plays a significant role in global air space safety. A world-leader in its industry, Adacel applies cutting-edge technologies to develop advanced air traffic control simulation and training systems and state-of-theart air traffic management solutions. Adacel’s customers include international air navigation service providers (ANSPs), military, defense & security organizations, universities, and airport authorities. More than 21% of the world’s airspace is managed with Adacel’s Aurora ATM software. MaxSim Tower Simulator and Training systems lead the industry with the highest number of installations worldwide. MaxSim is also the first ATC simulation system in the world to deliver Virtual and Mixed Reality training capabilities into the classroom. Adacel’s latest flagship system, REVAL, a digital Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower system delivers a wide spectrum of digital tower operational solutions, from consulting services to system design, development, deployment, and support. For more information, please visit adacel.com.

About Broward College

Created by the Florida Legislature in 1959, Broward College has the second-largest enrollment within the Florida College System (FCS). Broward College serves 56,000 students with the support of 4,000 full-time and part-time faculty and staff. Broward College fulfills its mission each day, “Transforming students’ lives and enriching our diverse community through academic excellence, innovation, and meaningful career opportunities,” by offering first-time college students, adult learners, and career professionals academic programs across eight career-related pathways. Programs include specialized certificates, and two and four-year degrees. The College also offers non-degree training, workforce readiness, and an extensive list of continuing education curricula.

For further information, contact: Aliona Groh Adacel Director, Marketing and Communications Email: agroh@adacel.com Direct line: +1 407-567-2086