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Safety Forum 2023

June 07-08, 2026
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SAFETY FORUM 2023 THEME

10th ANNUAL SAFETY FORUM

As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

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

JUNE 7 | WEDNESDAY

08.30 – 10.00  |  REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN

10.00 – 10.10  |  CALL TO ORDER

  • Tzvetomir Blajev, Director Europe and Global Operational Safety, Flight Safety Foundation

10.10 – 10.40  |  WELCOME AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Hassan Shahidi, President & CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
  • Raúl Medina, Director General EUROCONTROL
  • Alain Corbel, Air Safety Chair European Regions Airline Association

10.40 – 11.00  |  PROGRAM OPENING ADDRESS

  • Pascal Kremer, European Advisory Committee Chair, Flight Safety Foundation

11.00 – 11.15  |  Break

11.15 – 12.45  |  SESSION 1 – INSTITUTIONAL, REGULATORY MATTERS AND BEYOND
MODERATOR:  JOHAN GLANTZ | EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION

  • Safety is About People | Stuart Fox, IATA
  • (Re)building Capacity and Capability: A Safety Regulators Perspective on Knowledge, Skills and Experience Challenges | Sophie Jones, UK CAA
  • Pilot Support & Development: A Holistic Approach to Promoting (Mental) Wellbeing and Resilience | Gunnar Steinhardt, EAAP and Pascal Kremer, Luxair

Panel Discussion

12.45 – 14.00  |  LUNCH BREAK

14.00 – 15.30  |  SESSION 2 – MENTAL HEALTH, SELECTION, DIVERSITY
MODERATOR:  DRAGOS MUNTEANU  |  IATA

  • How 25by2025 Supports Safe Operations | Jane Hoskisson, Director of Talent, Learning, Engagement and Diversity, IATA
  • Can Selection Increase Safety?  | Jenny Eaglestone, Netherlands Aerospace Centre / EAAP
  • Team Diversity and Safety: What Has Diversity Got To Do With This? | Milena Bowman, EUROCONTROL

Panel Discussion

15.30 – 15.50  |  BREAK

15.50 – 16.50  |  SESSION 3 – THE MANUFACTURER’S PERSPECTIVE
MODERATOR:  ED POOLEY  | EUROPEAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION

  • Training for the Startle Factor  |  Florence Buratto and Michel Richarme, Airbus
  • CBTA Value and Challenges (The Voice of the Customer) | Christine Bohl, Boeing

Panel Discussion

16.50 – 17.00  |  DAY 1 SUMMARY AND CLOSURE

  • Dr. Julia Behrend, European Advisory Committee, Flight Safety Foundation

17.00 – 19.00  |  RECEPTION IN EUROPA LOBBY

 

JUNE 8 | THURSDAY

08.00 – 08.30  |  REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN

08.45 – 09.00  |  SAFETY FORUM AWARD

  • Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President & CEO, Flight Safety Foundation

09.00 – 10.30  |  SESSION 4 – HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY AND TRAINING
MODERATOR:  HARRY NELSON, INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION

  • A Holistic Approach to Procedures | Dr. Immanuel Barshi, NASA
  • Human Factors Studies on Emerging Safety Concerns | Jingru Yan, Air Canada
  • Common Competences for Human-Centered Safety Performance |  Bob Simmons, Baines Simmons

Panel Discussion

10.30 – 11.00  |  BREAK

11.00 – 12.30  |  SESSION 5 – RESILIENCE AND SAFETY CULTURE
MODERATOR: DAI WHITTINGHAM, UK FLIGHT SAFETY COMMITTEE

  • Strategies for Improving Safety Learning | Dr. Jon Holbrook, NASA
  • Pilots as Resource for System Resilience | Max Scheck, European Cockpit Association
  • Expanding The American Airlines’ Learning and Improvement Team Data Collection Methods | Brent Curlee and Nick Peterson, American Airlines

Panel Discussion

12.30 – 13.30  |  LUNCH BREAK

13.30 – 14.30  |  SESSION 6 – HUMANS AND TECHNOLOGY
MODERATOR: IAN GOODWIN, AIRBUS

  • Human-Machine Teaming Issues Impacting Contemporary Airspace Safety | Professor Guy André Boy, Air & Space Academy Fellow, Flextech Chair Holder, Paris Saclay University (Centralesupélec) and Estia Institute of Technology
  • Modelling the Fatigue Hazards Associated with Workload | Dr. Steve Hursh, IBR

Panel Discussion

14.30 – 14.50  |  CONCLUSIONS SESSION

  • Dr. Julia Behrend, European Advisory Committee, Flight Safety Foundation
  • Closing Remarks: Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President & CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
Wednesday, 6/7
8:30Am - 10:00Am
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN
10:00Am - 10:10Am
CALL TO ORDER
10:10Am - 10:40Am
WELCOME AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:40Am - 11:00Am
PROGRAM OPENING ADDRESS
11:00Am - 11:15Am
Break
11:15Am - 12:45Pm
SESSION 1 – INSTITUTIONAL, REGULATORY MATTERS AND BEYOND
12:45Pm - 2:00Pm
LUNCH BREAK
2:00Pm - 3:30Pm
SESSION 2 – MENTAL HEALTH, SELECTION, DIVERSITY
3:30Pm - 3:50Pm
BREAK
3:50Pm - 4:50Pm
SESSION 3 – THE MANUFACTURER’S PERSPECTIVE
4:50Pm - 5:00Pm
DAY 1 SUMMARY AND CLOSURE
5:00Pm - 7:00Pm
RECEPTION IN EUROPA LOBBY
Thursday, 6/8
12:00Am - 12:00Am
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SAFETY FORUM AWARD
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SESSION 4 – HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY AND TRAINING
12:00Am - 12:00Am
BREAK
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SESSION 5 – RESILIENCE AND SAFETY CULTURE
12:00Am - 12:00Am
LUNCH BREAK
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SESSION 6 – HUMANS AND TECHNOLOGY
12:00Am - 12:00Am
CONCLUSIONS SESSION

Join the global aviation safety community and register today!

The Forum is again being co-sponsored by Flight Safety Foundation, the European Regions Airline Association and EUROCONTROL. It will take place at the EUROCONTROL Headquarters where at least 250 front-line professionals and those who train and manage them will be able to hear presentations and discuss the Safety Forum’s findings on Knowledge, Skills and Experience for Safe Operations.

Registration Fees

Early Bird Rate
Regular Rate
$75

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration for the Forum includes all continental breakfasts, lunches and breaks.

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

JUNE 7 | WEDNESDAY

08.30 – 10.00  |  REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN

10.00 – 10.10  |  CALL TO ORDER

  • Tzvetomir Blajev, Director Europe and Global Operational Safety, Flight Safety Foundation

10.10 – 10.40  |  WELCOME AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Hassan Shahidi, President & CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
  • Raúl Medina, Director General EUROCONTROL
  • Alain Corbel, Air Safety Chair European Regions Airline Association

10.40 – 11.00  |  PROGRAM OPENING ADDRESS

  • Pascal Kremer, European Advisory Committee Chair, Flight Safety Foundation

11.00 – 11.15  |  Break

11.15 – 12.45  |  SESSION 1 – INSTITUTIONAL, REGULATORY MATTERS AND BEYOND
MODERATOR:  JOHAN GLANTZ | EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION

  • Safety is About People | Stuart Fox, IATA
  • (Re)building Capacity and Capability: A Safety Regulators Perspective on Knowledge, Skills and Experience Challenges | Sophie Jones, UK CAA
  • Pilot Support & Development: A Holistic Approach to Promoting (Mental) Wellbeing and Resilience | Gunnar Steinhardt, EAAP and Pascal Kremer, Luxair

Panel Discussion

12.45 – 14.00  |  LUNCH BREAK

14.00 – 15.30  |  SESSION 2 – MENTAL HEALTH, SELECTION, DIVERSITY
MODERATOR:  DRAGOS MUNTEANU  |  IATA

  • How 25by2025 Supports Safe Operations | Jane Hoskisson, Director of Talent, Learning, Engagement and Diversity, IATA
  • Can Selection Increase Safety?  | Jenny Eaglestone, Netherlands Aerospace Centre / EAAP
  • Team Diversity and Safety: What Has Diversity Got To Do With This? | Milena Bowman, EUROCONTROL

Panel Discussion

15.30 – 15.50  |  BREAK

15.50 – 16.50  |  SESSION 3 – THE MANUFACTURER’S PERSPECTIVE
MODERATOR:  ED POOLEY  | EUROPEAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION

  • Training for the Startle Factor  |  Florence Buratto and Michel Richarme, Airbus
  • CBTA Value and Challenges (The Voice of the Customer) | Christine Bohl, Boeing

Panel Discussion

16.50 – 17.00  |  DAY 1 SUMMARY AND CLOSURE

  • Dr. Julia Behrend, European Advisory Committee, Flight Safety Foundation

17.00 – 19.00  |  RECEPTION IN EUROPA LOBBY

 

JUNE 8 | THURSDAY

08.00 – 08.30  |  REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN

08.45 – 09.00  |  SAFETY FORUM AWARD

  • Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President & CEO, Flight Safety Foundation

09.00 – 10.30  |  SESSION 4 – HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY AND TRAINING
MODERATOR:  HARRY NELSON, INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION

  • A Holistic Approach to Procedures | Dr. Immanuel Barshi, NASA
  • Human Factors Studies on Emerging Safety Concerns | Jingru Yan, Air Canada
  • Common Competences for Human-Centered Safety Performance |  Bob Simmons, Baines Simmons

Panel Discussion

10.30 – 11.00  |  BREAK

11.00 – 12.30  |  SESSION 5 – RESILIENCE AND SAFETY CULTURE
MODERATOR: DAI WHITTINGHAM, UK FLIGHT SAFETY COMMITTEE

  • Strategies for Improving Safety Learning | Dr. Jon Holbrook, NASA
  • Pilots as Resource for System Resilience | Max Scheck, European Cockpit Association
  • Expanding The American Airlines’ Learning and Improvement Team Data Collection Methods | Brent Curlee and Nick Peterson, American Airlines

Panel Discussion

12.30 – 13.30  |  LUNCH BREAK

13.30 – 14.30  |  SESSION 6 – HUMANS AND TECHNOLOGY
MODERATOR: IAN GOODWIN, AIRBUS

  • Human-Machine Teaming Issues Impacting Contemporary Airspace Safety | Professor Guy André Boy, Air & Space Academy Fellow, Flextech Chair Holder, Paris Saclay University (Centralesupélec) and Estia Institute of Technology
  • Modelling the Fatigue Hazards Associated with Workload | Dr. Steve Hursh, IBR

Panel Discussion

14.30 – 14.50  |  CONCLUSIONS SESSION

  • Dr. Julia Behrend, European Advisory Committee, Flight Safety Foundation
  • Closing Remarks: Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President & CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
Wednesday, 6/7
8:30Am - 10:00Am
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN
10:00Am - 10:10Am
CALL TO ORDER
10:10Am - 10:40Am
WELCOME AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:40Am - 11:00Am
PROGRAM OPENING ADDRESS
11:00Am - 11:15Am
Break
11:15Am - 12:45Pm
SESSION 1 – INSTITUTIONAL, REGULATORY MATTERS AND BEYOND
12:45Pm - 2:00Pm
LUNCH BREAK
2:00Pm - 3:30Pm
SESSION 2 – MENTAL HEALTH, SELECTION, DIVERSITY
3:30Pm - 3:50Pm
BREAK
3:50Pm - 4:50Pm
SESSION 3 – THE MANUFACTURER’S PERSPECTIVE
4:50Pm - 5:00Pm
DAY 1 SUMMARY AND CLOSURE
5:00Pm - 7:00Pm
RECEPTION IN EUROPA LOBBY
Thursday, 6/8
12:00Am - 12:00Am
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SAFETY FORUM AWARD
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SESSION 4 – HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY AND TRAINING
12:00Am - 12:00Am
BREAK
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SESSION 5 – RESILIENCE AND SAFETY CULTURE
12:00Am - 12:00Am
LUNCH BREAK
12:00Am - 12:00Am
SESSION 6 – HUMANS AND TECHNOLOGY
12:00Am - 12:00Am
CONCLUSIONS SESSION

Dr. Hassan Shahidi

/ President and CEO
Flight Safety Foundation
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Dr. Jon Holbrook

/ Research Scientist
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Dr. Julia Behrend

/ Head of Safety Research
Air France
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Mr. Tzvetomir Blajev

Regional Director /
Flight Safety Foundation
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Mr. Dragos Munteanu

/ Assistant Director of Safety and Flight Operations
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Bob Simmons

Co-Founder /
Baines Simmons
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Brent Curlee

Manager / Line Operations Safety Audit Programs
American Airlines
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Christine Bohl

Director, Sales / Marketing & Business Development
Boeing Global Services
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Florence Buratto

Human Factors Expert / Flight Operations & Training Policies
AIRBUS
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Gunnar Steinhardt

Aviation Psychologist (EAAP) and Human Factors Manager /
Cargolux Airlines International
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Guy André Boy

FlexTech Chair University Professor /
Centrale Supélec (Paris Saclay University)
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Immanuel Barshi

Senior Principal Investigator / Human Systems Integration Division
NASA Ames Research Center
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Jane Hoskisson

Director of Talent, Learning, Engagement & Diversity /
International Air Transport Association
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Jenny Eaglestone

Senior Consultant /
Netherlands Aerospace Centre / EAAP
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Jingru Yan

Manager / Human Factors and Performance
Air Canada
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Jon Holbrook

Scientist /
US National Aeronautics and Space Administration
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Capt. Max F. Scheck

Crew Trainer/Facilitator /
Lufthansa Flight Academy and German Airline Pilots' Association
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Michel Richarme

Flight Operations Support /
Airbus
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Milena Bowman

Executive Manager /
EUROCONTROL
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Nicholas Peterson

First Officer and Learning and Improvement Team Member /
American Airlines and Allied Pilots Association
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Capt. Pascal Kremer

Safety Manager /
Luxair S.A.
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Steven R. Hursh

President and Chief Scientist /
Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc.
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Stuart Fox

Director of Flight & Technical Operations /
IATA
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Dr. Hassan Shahidi

/ President and CEO
Flight Safety Foundation
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Dr. Jon Holbrook

/ Research Scientist
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Dr. Julia Behrend

/ Head of Safety Research
Air France
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 crisis, aviation industry resilience and vitality are in many areas constrained by the availability of suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff. The issue affects everyone – people on the sharp end in flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, air traffic control and airport personnel, as well as managers and other personnel on the blunt end. There has also been a loss of experience through normal retirement and through redundancies where alternative employment has proved more attractive than returning to aviation. At the same time, new realities in the industry and society, including paradigms for sustainable development, technological advances, new business models and new generations are bringing new demands for particular skills and knowledge.

Venue

Rue de la Fusée 96
Brussels 1130
Belgium

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