Business Aviation Safety Summit 2025

May 06-07, 2026

555 S McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States

The Business Aviation Safety Summit is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. Event programming is complemented by an exhibit marketplace showcasing aviation safety related products and services.

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The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, in its 70th year, is organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association and NATA. Content covers safety, training, practical solutions, management, human factors and other issues for every segment of the business aviation industry. Programming is complemented by an exhibit marketplace showcasing aviation safety related products and services.

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EARLY BIRD RATE 12/3/2024 - 3/3/2025	REGULAR RATE Effective: 3/4/2025
FSF - NBAA - NATA Member	$795	$1,100
Non-Member	$1,250	$1,500
Student Member	$300	$300
Guest/Spouse	$75	$75

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$1,100

FSF - NBAA - NATA Member

Member Ticket | Full Conference | BASS 2025: fees include all meeting materials, admission to general sessions, exhibit hall, welcome cocktail reception, breakfast, lunch, and networking breaks.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM																Networking Breakfast Join us for a networking breakfast before the day begins. Sponsored By:
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM																Registration and Information Desk Open Pickup all your registration materials here and get answers to all your questions.
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM																Conference Welcoming Remarks Speaker: Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
8:40 AM – 9:30 AM																Opening Keynote \| Reporting Responsibility on Aviation to a National Audience An inside look at how a leading national news organization covers aviation, from the mundane to tragic disasters. NBC NEWS Aviation & Space Correspondent Tom Costello, and Capt. John Cox, NBC’s Aviation Analyst, will use video examples to dissect their own reporting of top aviation stories. They’ll share the decisions that go into the editorial process, and how they navigate the world of internet conspiracy theories and armchair investigators to report responsibly on incidents and accidents. Speakers: Tom Costello, Aviation and Space Correspondent, NBC News Capt. John Cox, CEO, Safety Operating Systems, and NBC Aviation Analyst
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM																Industry Panel \| Business Aviation Leaders on Communication Challenges: Impact on Safety and Strategies for Success Effective communication is vital to safety across business aviation. This executive panel, featuring association leaders representing operators, air traffic control, and FBOs, will explore key communication challenges and their impact on safety. Panelists will share insights on improving coordination, reducing miscommunication, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Panelists: Doug Carr, SVP, Safety & International Affairs, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and FSF BAC Member Curt Castagna, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Mark McKelligan, Director of Safety and Technology, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM																Morning Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM																Session 1 \| Global Safety Challenges — How Do We Get to Speak the Same Language When It Comes to Safety? International cooperation on aviation safety by governments and industry groups, through ICAO, has helped to make commercial aircraft the safest way to travel. How does the business aviation sector continue to proactively improve our approach to safety performance in a global environment? Speakers: Terry Yeomans, IS-BAH Programme Director, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) Andrew Karas, IS-BAO Programme Director, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM																Session 2 \| CRM Speakers: Patrick Browne, Founder and President, Flightdeck Safety Initiatives Capt. Nicolaus Dmoch, Founder, Pilot2Pilot Communications
11:45 AM – 11:55 AM																Flight Safety Foundation Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award Speaker: Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
11:55 AM – 12:00 PM																Round Robin Safety Conversations Briefing
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM																Networking Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM																Session 3 \| Round Robin Safety Conversations Choose to participate in two different 45-minute round-robin safety conversations in this first afternoon session. Round Robin – Safety Conversation 1 – Emerging Technology Moderators: Benjamin Youngstrom, CEO, Fyve By Reuben Mann, Director of Marketing, TrustFlight Scott Katznelson, Chief Pilot, CC Industries, and FSF BAC Member Round Robin – Safety Conversation 2 – Data-Driven Decision-Making Moderators: Jonathan Morrell, Senior Product Manager, GE Aerospace, Software as a Service Mark Kleinhans, VP of Safety, Courseware & Regulatory Affairs, FlightSafety International (FSI) Mary Harshbarger, FSF BAC Member Round Robin – Safety Conversation 3 – “Comm Check: Is Your Team Applying Your Safety Message?” Your message is just as important as your data: Is your team hearing you loud and clear? Is the information being used? Join us as we discuss the importance of communicating the lessons learned from your SMS to your entire team. Moderators: Madeline Young, VOCUS Product Manager and SMS Subject Matter Expert, Polaris Aero Steve Bruneau, Vice President of Aviation, Polaris Aero Kevin Honan, Senior Operations Advisor, Nimbl Maria Kelly, Vice President of Safety, Jet Access Aviation, and FSF BAC Member Round Robin – Safety Conversation 4 – Weather, Risk, and Turbulence Moderators: Justin Moore, Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner, U.S. Coast Guard Hagay Makov, Vice President Business Development, SkyPath US Inc. Keith Yaddaw, International Captain, JP Morgan Chase, and FSF BAC Member
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM																Afternoon Networking Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM																Session 4 \| Round Robin Safety Conversations Continued Choose to participate in two different 45-minute round robin safety conversations in this second afternoon session.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM																Welcome Networking Reception CJ’s \| LeMeridien Charlotte

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Curt Castagna

President & Chief Executive Officer /

National Air Transportation Association

The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, in its 70th year, is organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association and NATA. Content covers safety, training, practical solutions, management, human factors and other issues for every segment of the business aviation industry. Programming is complemented by an exhibit marketplace showcasing aviation safety related products and services.

Kevin Honan

Senior Advisor /

Nimbl

The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, in its 70th year, is organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association and NATA. Content covers safety, training, practical solutions, management, human factors and other issues for every segment of the business aviation industry. Programming is complemented by an exhibit marketplace showcasing aviation safety related products and services.

Jennifer Pickerel

President /

Aviation Personnel International

The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, in its 70th year, is organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association and NATA. Content covers safety, training, practical solutions, management, human factors and other issues for every segment of the business aviation industry. Programming is complemented by an exhibit marketplace showcasing aviation safety related products and services.

Erika Armstrong

Pilot /

Advanced Aircrew Academy

The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, in its 70th year, is organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association and NATA. Content covers safety, training, practical solutions, management, human factors and other issues for every segment of the business aviation industry. Programming is complemented by an exhibit marketplace showcasing aviation safety related products and services.

Steve Bruneau

VP Aviation /

Polaris Aero LLC

The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, in its 70th year, is organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association and NATA. Content covers safety, training, practical solutions, management, human factors and other issues for every segment of the business aviation industry. Programming is complemented by an exhibit marketplace showcasing aviation safety related products and services.