Vertex Solutions, LLC

06/04/2026

We're headed to in Orlando June 17-18, and we can't wait.

TSIS is where the best conversations in the simulation and training world happen, and we'll be at the Rosen Centre ready to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones.

This year you’ll find Chris Whitty, Brand McIlvain, Gabriel Slater, and Jon Hotra representing Vertex, and they’d love to connect.

If we haven’t crossed paths yet, the Vertex team has developed, integrated, delivered, and/or sustained over 500 virtual and mixed reality training devices for the U.S. Air Force, Navy and international military partners and commercial aviation. We help people perform when performance matters most.

Going to be in Orlando? Come say hi, or send us a message and we'll find time to talk.

See you there!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

At Vertex Solutions, that remembrance carries special meaning. Many of our team members are veterans who have worn the uniform, served alongside those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and continue to support the mission long after their military service ends.

We are grateful for all who have served, for the families who stand beside them, and especially for those who never made it home.

We remember their sacrifice and honor their legacy this Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Extended reality isn’t the future of training anymore. It’s becoming the standard for organizations that need to accelerate readiness, improve proficiency, and reduce overall training burden.

At Vertex Solutions, we’re helping customers move beyond experimentation and into operational capability with immersive training solutions built for real-world performance.

From mixed reality maintenance trainers and mission rehearsal environments to instructor-enabled scenarios and scalable distributed learning, XR is creating new opportunities to train smarter without sacrificing realism.

The organizations leading tomorrow’s workforce development efforts are already investing in immersive learning today.

Interested in how XR can support your training mission? Let’s connect.

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Vertex Solutions designs and delivers immersive, integrated training ecosystems for defense and commercial aviation. By combining extended reality (XR), courseware, and advanced simulation, we help organizations train more efficiently, reduce costs, and improve performance. From mixed reality flight...

05/08/2026

We had a great week at WATS 2026 in Orlando.

You know it was a successful event when our President and COO, Dennis Wikoff, was actually able to step away for a few minutes and hit the virtual links.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to meet with the Vertex Solutions team and look forward to continuing the conversations ahead.

05/05/2026

Some hires are about filling a role.

Others are about changing the trajectory. 🚀



We’re proud to welcome Antony Hunt to Vertex Solutions as Vice President | Commercial Solutions Architecture 👏



Tony has been a driving force in commercial aviation simulation and training, known for his industry leadership with SAE and the RAeS and his role as Boeing’s Senior Technical Fellow for modeling and simulation. He helped advance XR and digital twin concepts and led the development of SimBinary simulations for the 737NG, 737MAX, and 777X, capabilities that have reshaped the industry. His contributions have been recognized with the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Flight Simulation Medal, election as a Fellow, and the commercial simulation industry’s highest recognition, the Ed Link Award in 2025.



💬 When asked what inspired you to join Vertex Solutions?



“It was going to take something very special to have me leave retirement and Vertex is just that. A company with a great pedigree in the government space, talented individuals, and a leadership team with a vision for the future. I am very excited to be sharing that journey as we offer that expertise to the commercial aviation market.”



This is an exciting step forward for our team and for what we’re building in the XR training industry.



If you’re attending WATS 2026 this week, Tony and our team are on site continuing the conversation around XR training and its role in commercial aviation. We’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

04/30/2026

WATS 2026 is just a few days away.

Who else is heading to World Aviation Training Summit in Orlando May 5-7?

Vertex Solutions will be on site all week, continuing the conversation around XR training and how it’s being applied in commercial aviation today.

The technology is no longer the question. It’s how you implement it, standardize it, and use it to produce more proficient pilots.

We’re also looking forward to connecting with industry peers as we continue our work with the Federal Aviation Administration to help shape how XR training supports emerging eVTOL platforms.

Our team attending includes:

🔹 Chris Whitty
🔹 Brandi Mcilvain
🔹 Chris Martin
🔹 Tony Hunt

If you’ll be there, send us a message or reach out to the team to schedule time. Always good to connect ahead of the week.

04/23/2026

Who’s heading to World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2026 in Orlando May 5-7?



Vertex Solutions will be on site continuing the conversation around XR training and what it means for commercial aviation.



The technology is here and total cost of ownership is coming down. The focus now is on how you are going to implement, standardize it, and use it to produce a more proficient pilot.



Our team attending includes:

🔹 Chris Whitty

🔹 Brandi McIlvain

🔹 Chris Martin



If you’re attending WATS and want to connect, send us a message or reach out to the team to schedule a meeting.

04/16/2026

Final day at ITEC 2026.

It’s been a great week connecting with partners, customers, and industry leaders from around the world and having some meaningful conversations around where immersive training is headed.

If you’re here in London and we haven’t connected yet, there’s still time.

📍 Booth # L40

We’ll be on-site through the end of the day and would welcome the opportunity to connect, share what we’re working on, and learn more about your training challenges.

Stop by the booth or reach out to grab a quick meeting before the show wraps.

04/15/2026

Who’s attending the Simulation and Training Community Forum in Dayton, OH next week?

Vertex Solutions is excited to be back at this year’s event.
Our team will be represented by David Urban, Business Technical Solutions Manager, and Brian Frederick, Product Architect. They’ll be on site throughout the day to connect, answer questions, and share how we’re delivering scalable XR training solutions across defense, commercial aviation, and global partners.

If you’re planning to attend, send us a message. We welcome the conversation.

04/08/2026

ITEC 2026 is right around the corner and we’re looking forward to being in London next week.

Vertex Solutions will be there alongside our partners RYAN AEROSPACE , connecting with customers and partners from around the world to talk about the future of XR training.

If you’re attending ITEC and exploring how to scale training, integrate XR, or evolve your current training ecosystems, let’s talk.

📍 Booth
📅 April 14–16 | London

Come and see us!