IASS 2023 – International Aviation Safety Summit

Register today and take part in our discussion on knowledge, skills and experience for safe operations!

Monday, Nov 6

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Exhibit Hall | Sponsored by: American Airlines

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Opening Keynote

• Speaker:
  • Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus
  • Fireside Chat with Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO, Flight Safety Foundation

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Conference Welcoming Remarks

• Speakers:
  • Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
  • Bobbi Wells, Chair, Board of Governors, Flight Safety Foundation, Vice President Safety Systems, Efficiency & Compliance, American Airlines

9:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Executive Panel – From Ideas to Action: Enabling Safe and Sustainable Pathways to the Future

This panel will explore the transformative power of ideas for a secure and sustainable future. Panelists will share their expertise and insights on harnessing innovation, technology, and collaborative approaches to driving meaningful change. The panel will address the importance of fostering safe and sustainable pathways in areas such as safety culture and leadership, mental health and well-being, risk mitigation, resilient infrastructure, and minimizing runway incursions and excursions.

• Moderator:
  • Capt. Conor Nolan, Flight Safety Foundation Board of Governors

• Panelists:
  • Nicolas Rallo, Regional Director, European and North Atlantic Office, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • Alex Bristol, Chair of CANSO, and CEO Skyguide
  • Yannick Malinge, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Safety Officer, Airbus

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Networking Break | Exhibit Hall | Sponsored by EVA Air

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | Session 1 | Shaping the Future of Safety Investigation: Challenges and Opportunities

Leaders from accident investigative organizations will address the significant challenges of the relationship between responsibility for retrospective accident investigations and predictive and proactive safety management. The discussion will focus on exploring the future of safety investigation and the methodologies involved, as well as the challenges that arise when trying to effectively utilize big data.

• Moderator:
  • Thor Thormodsson, Chief, Accident Investigation Section, ICAO Annex 13

• Panelists:
  • Jennifer Homendy, Chair, U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
  • Dr. Julian Obaid, President, Transport Safety Board (Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte) of Argentina (JST)
  • Remy Jouty, Director, Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA), France
  • Angus Mitchell, Chief Commissioner, Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch | Exhibit Hall | Sponsored by Embraer

1:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Session 2 | Elevating Safety Culture: Unleashing Leadership’s Impact on International Aviation Safety

An international panel of safety leaders will share their expertise and insights on the role of leadership in shaping and sustaining a robust safety culture within the aviation industry. From examining successful leadership strategies to identifying common challenges, our panelists will offer practical solutions and best practices to enhance safety culture at a global level.

• Moderator:
  • Capt. Helena Cunningham, Chairperson, IFALPA Safety Management Working Group

• Panelists:
  • Dr. Scott Trepinski, Senior VP Safety, Security, & Environmental Safety, Envoy Air – “An Embedded Case Study to Understand the Barriers to Cultural Progression in Aviation”
  • Ian Holder, Managing Director, Baines Simmons – “What Really is Safety Culture (and Can it be Measured?)”
  • Mark Searle, Global Director of Safety, IATA — “How Safety Culture Can Support SMS Implementation”
  • Paul Reuter, Vice President, Professional Affairs Board Director, European Cockpit Association – “Inspiring Airlines: The Power of Engagement and Positive Leadership in Driving Resilience”

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Networking Break | Exhibit Hall | Sponsored by EVA Air

3:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Session 3 | Taking Flight to Wellness: Enhancing Mental Health and Well-being for Aviation Safety

This session will address the critical importance of mental health and well-being within the aviation industry, specifically focusing on how it impacts safety and operational efficiency. Speakers will explore strategies, best practices, and research findings aimed at promoting mental health and well-being in the aviation sector.

• Moderator:
  • Dr. Susan Northrup, Federal Air Surgeon, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

• Speakers:
  • Dr. Jan Smith, CEO, Healthy You – “MindYourself App: Using Innovation to Overcome Barriers and Optimize the Mental Health of Aviation Professionals”
  • Paul Cullen, Researcher, Trinity College Dublin – “Is it Time to Incorporate Psychological Health & Safety into our SMS? An Examination of Burnout in Commercial Airline Pilots”
  • Tom Kok, Director, AviAssist Foundation
  • Dr. Julia Behrend, Head of Safety Innovation and Human Cooperation, Air France – “Peer Support From an Airline Perspective”

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Awards Dinner Cocktail Reception | Pre-Function Hall | Sponsored by IASS 2023 Host: AIRBUS

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Flight Safety Foundation Awards Dinner | General Session Room | Sponsored by IASS 2023 Host: AIRBUS

Tuesday, Nov 7

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Exhibit Hall

8:40 – 9:00 a.m. | Flash Talk | Stable Approach Landing and Go Around (SALGA): Air Canada’s Experience

• Speaker:
  • Robert Palmer, Vice President Safety, Air Canada – “Stable Approach Landing and Go Around (SALGA): Air Canada’s Experience”

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Session 4 | Navigating Global Skies and Enhancing the Safety Envelope: Flight Path Management and Manual Flight Operations

In an era of rapidly advancing automation, the role of manual flight operations and the importance of effective flight path management cannot be overlooked. This session will explore the global landscape of flight path management, focusing on safety considerations and best practices in manual flight operations. Participants will explore strategies to enhance flight path management practices, address safety concerns, and promote standardized approaches on a global scale.

• Moderator:
  • Dr. Mike Gillen, Chair, FSF International Advisory Committee (IAC)

• Panelists:
  • Fabio Catani and Michael R. Snover, Brazilian Commercial Aviation Safety Team (BCAST) – “Brazilian CAST and the Recommended Practices to Foster Manual Flight Operations in Brazil”
  • Rob Akron-Punselie, Head of Training, European Cockpit Association
  • Captain Tom Becker, Researcher, City University of London – “Pilot Flying/Pilot Monitoring”
  • Dr. Kathy Abbott, Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor, FAA – “Overreliance on Automation”

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break | Exhibit Hall

10:45 – 12:00 p.m. | Session 5 | Elevating Aviation Safety and Human Performance: Enhancing Pilot Competency and Training

The title highlights the critical key themes in this session, focusing on pilot competency and training while incorporating presentations about safety barriers, flight intelligence, and a case study on stabilized approaches. The session aims to explore how these factors can collectively contribute to elevating aviation safety with specific examples on risk minimization that can be applied on an international scale.

• Moderator:
  • Tom Anthony, Director, Aviation Safety and Security Program, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California

• Panelists:
  • Dr. Richard J. Kennedy, Head of Learning Science & Human Performance, CAE Civil Aviation Training – “The Future of Flight Training – Competency-Based Training & Assessment, New Simulation Technology and Data-Driven Learning”
  • Robert Holiday, Safety Manager, L3 Harris – “Flight Intelligence on Manual Flying, Automation Awareness & Flight Path Management”
  • Dr. Mike Gillen, Captain, Senior Manager Fleet Standards B777/B787, United Airlines – “Flight Path Management – Managing Distractions”
  • Lea Vesic, Director and CEO of Aviation, Academy, RMIT University – “Preparing the next generation aviators for the future of skills acquisition.”

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch | Exhibit Hall

1:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award Ceremony

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Session 6 | Improving Global Aviation Safety by Unleashing the Power of Information Sharing

This panel dives into the dynamic landscape of aviation safety information sharing and explores why the international community is moving toward proactive actions focusing on detecting risk and implementing mitigation strategies before accidents or serious incidents occur. The panelists will discuss strategies for working together to continue to advance aviation safety by building on successful partnerships and continuing toward a future vision that enables the industry to preemptively mitigate risk and occurrence of precursor events in the face of emerging technologies, new entrants and new aviators.

• Moderator:
  • Randy Kenagy, Manager, Engineering and Operations, Airline Pilots Association, International (ALPA)

• Panelists:
  • Capt. Steve Jangelis, Aviation Safety Chair, Air Line Pilots Association, International
  • Virginio Augusto Corrieri De Castro, Director of Safety and Operations, Latin America & Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA)

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Flash Talk | Hiring for Success, Not Tragedy

• Speaker:
  • Michael Graham, Member, National Transportation Safety Board – “Hiring for Success, Not Tragedy”

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Networking Break | Exhibit Hall

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Flash Talk | Upset Prevention and Recovery Training – A Focus on Prevention

• Speakers:
  • Randy Webb, Manager, Airbus Fleet Line Training, United Airlines – “Upset Prevention and Recovery Training – A Focus on Prevention”
  • Capt. Danny Hull, Senior Manager Fleet Standards B756, United Airlines
  • Capt. Robert Fuschino, Fleet Technical Captain B787, United Airlines

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Session 7 | Horizons of Aviation Safety: Navigating the Safe Integration of AAM

This session is dedicated to charting the course toward seamless integration of cutting-edge aviation technologies, with a focus on advanced air mobility (AAM). Panelists delve into the dynamic interplay between traditional aviation practices and the transformative potential of these new systems.

• Moderator:
  • Dr. Fabrice Kunzi, Chief Operating Officer, SkyGrid

• Panelists:
  • Thierry Allain, Director Innovation Program Manager, French DGAC/DSAC
  • Bonny Simi, Head of Air Operations and People, Joby Aviation
  • Fabrice Kunzi, Chief Operating Officer, SkyGrid
  • Oliver Reinhardt, Chief Risk and Certification Officer, Volocopter

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Networking Cocktail Reception at Hôtel Le Marois | Sponsored by Rolls-Royce

Wednesday, Nov 8

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Exhibit Hall

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote and Fireside Chat

• Speaker:
  • Anne Rigail, Chief Executive Officer, Air France

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Session 8 | Transforming Aviation: Exploring the Global Safety Impact of Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Automation, and Digital Solutions

Panelists will delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence and advanced software in the aviation industry on a global scale and discuss the profound impact these advances can have on aviation safety.

Panelists will also explore strategies for fostering collaboration between industry stakeholders, regulators, and technology providers to maximize the positive impact of these technologies on aviation safety.

• Moderator:
  • Chris Devlin, Director Product Development, Aireon

• Panelists:
  • Jesús Romero-Hernandez, Safety Manager, Safety Data Analytics, ENAIRE – ENAIRE SMS – Safety Data Analytics
  • Capt. Kang Won Bae, Director Corporate Safety, Korean Air – “Turbulence Trend Analysis with Robotic Process Automation”
  • Andrew Dunbeck, GM Flight Safety, Delta Airlines – “Closing the Loop: Presenting Learning from All Operations FOQA Data / Concepts to FLO”
  • Nicolas Ranque, Head of Flight and Cabin Operations Architecture, AIRBUS

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break | Exhibit Hall

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Session 9 | Safeguarding Operations and Managing Risk on the Flight Deck: Exploring Consequences of Fatigue, Flight Time, and Incapacitation

This session will focus on identifying and understanding factors that contribute to operational risk in aviation, including fatigue, human performance limitations, and incapacitation. Panelists will discuss causes and consequences and the importance of medical fitness and emergency protocols.

• Moderator:
  • Capt. Didier Moraine, Director, European Cockpit Association (ECA)

• Panelists:
  • Adam Evanschwartz, Director, Product and Advanced Technology Strategy, Collins Aerospace – “Transforming Fatigue Risk Management through Application of Pilot Support Technologies”
  • Tomas Klemets, Head of Scheduling Safety, Boeing – FTL Effectiveness: How much lower risk? At what cost?
  • Dr. Douglas Mikulicic, Capt., Simulation Instructor B737/NACA Fatigue WG Member – “Post Pandemic Pilot Fatigue & Pilot Shortage”
  • Antonio Licu, Head of Operational Safety, SQS, and Integrated Risk Management, EUROCONTROL

11:30 – 12:30 p.m. | Session 10 | Ensuring Safe Integration of UAS – Regulator and Operator Perspectives

Regulatory authorities and operators from around the globe will address collectively navigating the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This session will explore the multifaceted dimensions of UAS integration. Regulatory authorities will discuss their frameworks designed to uphold safety standards and their efforts to foster an environment where innovation can flourish without compromising the sanctity of flight operations. UAS operators will discuss their experiences and offer real-world insights into the operational intricacies and challenges they face daily.

• Moderator:
  • Deborah Kirkman, Director of Advanced Systems, Flight Safety Foundation

• Panelists:
  • Dr. Flavio Antonio Coimbra Mendonca, Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science, Aeronautical Science Department, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – “Applying UAS Technologies during a Wildlife Hazard Assessment”
  • Martha Romero, Director of Safety, Quality and Compliance, DRONAMICS – “Is there a safe pathway to remote pilot operations?”
  • Kevan Reeve, Principal Advisor, Aviation and Mass Transport, RioTinto – “Simops – Managing Unmanned and Manned Aviation Operations within RioTinto”
  • Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director, UAS Integration, FAA

12:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch | Exhibit Hall

1:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Session 11 | Safety Management Systems: Fostering Best Practices and Performance

We will explore the critical role of safety management systems (SMS) and how measuring performance plays a pivotal role in enhancing safety outcomes. Additionally, this session will provide insights into the effective application of SMS principles including auditing best practices, ground handling case studies and impacts to insurance risk.

• Moderator:
  • Dr. Sonnie Bates, CEO, WYVERN Ltd.

• Panelists:
  • Sandy Lonsbury, Senior Advisor, Arthur J Gallagher & Co – “The Importance of Safety Performance in Insurance Placement”
  • Sebastian Blech, Safety Manager Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Deutsche Bahn (DB) AG – “Safety Management Systems in Ground Handling and Interfaces to Aviation Stakeholders”
  • Dr. Paul Krois, Crown Consulting – “In-Time Safety Management: Interoperability for Sharing Operational Data”
  • Capt. Didier Nicolini, Vice President, Air France

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Networking Break | Exhibit Hall

3:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Session 12 | Exploring Safety Management Systems Limitations, Relationship to Improved Resiliency, Measures of Effectiveness, and Future Applications

Diving deeper into the theme of IASS, we will discuss the multifaceted realm of safety management systems (SMS) and their pivotal role in shaping aviation’s future. This discussion will include an in-depth analysis of SMS limitations, shedding light on the challenges that organizations face when implementing these systems. Furthermore, our discussions will extend to the intricate relationship between SMS and improved resiliency. We will examine how robust safety management systems contribute to an organization’s ability to adapt, recover, and thrive amidst adversity.

• Moderator:
  • Elizabeth Gnehm, Chief Safety Management Section, Air Navigation Bureau, ICAO

• Panelists:
  • Hector Hidalgo, Director of Operations, Lufthansa – “Safety Management Perspectives; Where we are and where to move forward”
  • Dr. Ilias Panagopoulos, Head of Air Safety Europe, Amazon – “Could the Development of an Integrated Management System (IMS) Further Enhance our Total System Approach to Aviation Safety”
  • Dan Freeman, VP Safety Management Systems (SMS) – Integrated Product Team, and Demi Coolen, Senior Safety Engineer & SMS Associate Technical Fellow, Boeing – “Connecting SMS: Design, Manufacturing, and Operations”

4:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks