Flight Safety Foundation

Lockheed L-382C Hercules was climbing through 22,000 ft when it experienced a rapid depressurization; the pilots of the Lynden Air Cargo flight donned oxygen masks and descended to 13,000 ft to carry out quick reference handbook actions and, suspecting a bleed air problem, to turn off bleed air systems. ➡️ Read the full AeroSafety World article here: flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… #AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #AccidentInvestigation

Routine successful operations represent an untapped source of information that can improve safety and efficiency. Join us next week to hear practical ways organizations can use a variety of proven, scalable tools to learn from all operations. Our expert panel starts the conversation on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 9:00 a.m. EST — reserve your spot today! flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… Moderator: Kristy Kiernan, Ph.D., Associate Director, Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety, @EmbryRiddle Panelists: Jon Holbrook, Human Factors Discipline Deputy, NASA Engineering and Safety Center, @NASA Adam Johns, Senior Vice President, Aviation Operational Risk Consulting, @MarshGlobal Nikhil Mathen, Fleet Captain, Human Factors, @IndiGo6E Greg Scheidel, Senior Safety Culture Program Manager, @SouthwestAir #AviationSafety #FSFoundation #SafetyCulture #GlobalSafety #AviationLeaders #Webinar

Traditional safety processes can struggle when operating conditions and technologies evolve faster than periodic reviews. This panel will explore in-time safety management: continuous sensing, earlier weak-signal detection, rapid analysis, and timely intervention supported by advanced data and AI capabilities. It will also examine the governance, validation, and human accountability required to ensure that faster intelligence leads to better — not merely faster — decisions. Moderator: John Thomson, Senior Technical Advisor, Safety Management, @CAAi_UK Panelists: Dr. Wendy Okolo, Research Engineer in Intelligent Systems Division, U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (@NASA) Ben Ivers, Director, Aviation Technologies and Spectrum, Government Operations, @Boeing Carl Pankok, Human Factors and User Experience Lead, @MerlinAero Chris McGregor, Flight Safety Officer, @ATRaircraft Join the conversation happening in Montreal — register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Diamond: Pratt & Whitney, @RTX_News Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL, @navcanada Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

A Bristow Norway Sikorsky S-92A had climbed to between 3,000 and 4,000 ft after departure from a North Sea drilling platform when occupants heard a loud bang and instruments indicated that the left engine had stopped. Read the full AeroSafety World article here: flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… #AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #HelicopterSafety #IncidentInvestigation

We’re one day away from our latest webinar, AI & Safety – Let’s Talk About People. Join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. EDT for this important conversation! Rather than another discussion of what AI might do to people, the webinar will focus on what actually happens in practice. Register today! flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… Date: Oct. 28, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT Moderator: Tzvetomir Blajev, @flightsafety Speakers: Dr. Nadine Bienefeld, @ETH Zurich Dr. Jon Holbrook, @NASA Dr. Steven Shorrock, @eurocontrol #AviationSafety #FSFoundation #SafetyCulture #GlobalSafety #AviationLeaders #Webinar

IASS is coming up soon! Here's another session you won't want to miss! Aviation must expand its workforce while a generation of experienced professionals retires, and competition for qualified talent intensifies. This panel will balance the scale of the staffing and training challenge with the safety consequences of how organizations respond, including competency, experience mix, supervision, training quality, and operational support. Leaders from across the aviation system will consider how to build capacity without normalizing thinner margins or repeating the vulnerabilities exposed during the pandemic recovery. Moderator: Mitch Fox, Director, @flightsafety Panelists: Dr. Becky Lutte, Department Chair and Associate Professor, @EmbryRiddle Capt. Kazu Tachibana, Executive Vice President, @JALFlightInfo_e Richard Morris, Vice President, Global Aviation Safety and Governance, CAE Simon Hocquard, President and CEO, @CANSONews Join the conversation happening in Montreal — register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL, @navcanada Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

Safe operations depend not only on whether people are technically qualified but also on whether individuals and teams are genuinely ready to perform. This panel will connect fatigue, mental health, workload, peer support, psychological safety, and organizational culture within a single operational-readiness framework. It will examine how leaders can recognize deteriorating conditions, build effective support systems, and protect performance during disruption and sustained operational pressure. Moderator: Milena Bowman, Operations Planning and Strategy Development Lead, @eurocontrol Panelists: Dr. Dandaithapani Thyagarajan, Aviation Psychiatrist, Ministry of Health, Malaysia Dr. Ansa Jordaan, Chief, Aviation Medicine Section, @icao Dr. Rithi Baruah, Lead Deputy Director, Operational Safety - India and South Asia, Global Safety and Regulatory Affairs, @Boeing Capt. Priya Doobaree, IFALPA Representative to the ICAO Air Navigation Commission, @IFALPA Join the conversation happening in Montreal — register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL, @navcanada Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

The true test of safety leadership comes when safety must be protected amid growth targets, operational disruption, cost pressures, schedule demands, workforce realities, regulatory expectations, and customer needs. This candid fireside chat will explore how industry leaders navigate these competing priorities, recognize when safety margins may be tightening, and sustain accountability, collaboration, and a strong safety culture across a diverse operating environment. Speakers: Sasha Johnson, Vice President, Corporate Safety, @united Julie Mailhot, President and CEO, @atac_canada Join the conversation happening in Montreal — register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL, @navcanada Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

How does artificial intelligence (AI) affect professional judgment, autonomy, expertise, skills, resilient performance, and the way work is actually done? How should these effects be observed and measured over time? This discussion will explore how organizations can introduce AI with people rather than to them. Great insights are just one registration away. What are you waiting for? Register today! flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… Date: Oct. 28, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT Moderator: Tzvetomir Blajev, @flightsafety Speakers: Dr. Nadine Bienefeld, @ETH Zurich Dr. Jon Holbrook, @NASA Dr. Steven Shorrock, @eurocontrol #AviationSafety #FSFoundation #SafetyCulture #GlobalSafety #AviationLeaders #Webinar

After examining traditional aviation and the growth of low-altitude AAM and UAS operations, this featured speaker session turns to commercial space operations that increasingly move through shared airspace during launch and reentry. The discussion will focus on how commercial space can continue to grow while protecting the safety, predictability, and efficiency of the broader airspace system. Speaker: Steve Tomaszewski, Vice President, Space Systems, @AIAspeaks Join the conversation happening in Montreal — register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL, @navcanada Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

The idea that we can learn from all operations is taking root in the aviation industry, but implementation remains challenging. How can organizations move from theory to practice? How can companies turn everyday routine work into learning opportunities? Hear from our expert panel and join the conversation on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 9:00 am EST! Reserve your spot today! flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… Moderator: Kristy Kiernan, Ph.D., Associate Director, Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety, @EmbryRiddle Panelists: Jon Holbrook, Human Factors Discipline Deputy, NASA Engineering and Safety Center, @NASA Adam Johns, Senior Vice President, Aviation Operational Risk Consulting, @MarshGlobal Nikhil Mathen, Fleet Captain, Human Factors, @IndiGo6E Greg Scheidel, Senior Safety Culture Program Manager, @SouthwestAir #AviationSafety #FSFoundation #SafetyCulture #GlobalSafety #AviationLeaders #Webinar

Today, we recognize and celebrate Day of the Air Traffic Controller — honoring the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our skies safe and our aircraft moving efficiently. From the control tower to the skies above, air traffic controllers guide every journey and help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely. Despite the enormous volume of air traffic, air travel remainsthe safest mode of transportation, thanks in large part to the expertise and dedication of air traffic controllers. Their constant vigilance, precise coordination, and commitment to safety help keep the skies organized and millions of journeys running smoothly. Thank you to all air traffic controllers for your professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to aviation safety. Your work makes a world of difference! #DayOfTheAirTrafficController #AirTrafficControl #ATC #AviationSafety #AviationProfessionals #ThankYouATC #Aviation

Disruption is inevitable; the safety outcome depends on how well the system anticipates pressure, coordinates decisions, and recovers without creating new risks. This Day 2 track looks at how the aviation system performs when disrupted by weather, outages, congestion, or other operational stress. Participants can expect a practical conversation on resilience, coordination, decision-making, and recovery before pressure turns into elevated risk. Moderator: John Babcook, Director, Flight Operations Safety and Quality Management, @united Panelists: Lorenda Ward, Chief, Air Carrier and Space Investigations at U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (@NTSB) Susie Scott, Director of Safety and Risk, @OliverWyman Milena Bowman, Operations Planning and Strategy Development Lead, @eurocontrol Elie El Khoury, Technical Officer, Air Traffic Management, @icao Join the conversation happening in Montreal— register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL, @navcanada Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

Day 2 of IASS features three extended sessions, or Tracks, to dive deeper into topics. These Tracks feature interactive audience engagement sessions following the panel discussion. Track 1 focuses on familiar risks that continue to recur despite years of industry attention. Participants can expect practical discussion on why known hazards persist and what renewed discipline, stronger learning, and clearer accountability can do to reduce them. 👉 View the full agenda and register today! flightsafetyfoundation.org/3… Moderator: Michel Piers, Business Manager Aerospace Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Principal Safety Advisor, Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) Panelists: Andrew Dunbeck, Director of SMS on the Corporate Safety Team, Delta Air Lines Mark Searle, Global Director Safety, @IATA Capt. Bill Curtis, Head of Aviation, @PresageGroup Dr. Kristy Kiernan, Associate Director, The Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety at @EmbryRiddle 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AviationInnovation #AviationMontreal #InternationalAviationSafetySummit

✨ As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into aviation safety, the conversation often centers on its capabilities. But what about its impact on the people responsible for making critical decisions? Join our expert panel as they discuss how organizations can introduce AI in ways that support rather than diminish human expertise. 📅 Date: Oct. 28, 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT Register today! flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… Moderator: Tzvetomir Blajev, @flightsafety Panelists: Dr. Nadine Bienefeld, ETH Zurich Dr. Jon Holbrook, @NASA Dr. Steven Shorrock, @eurocontrol #AviationSafety #FSFoundation #SafetyCulture #GlobalSafety #AviationLeaders #Webinar

The next two decades will bring substantial change across technology, operations, regulation, and the aviation workforce. This panel will explore how leaders guide organizations through disruption while preserving operational discipline, learning capacity, and a strong safety culture. The discussion will focus on practical leadership behaviors that help people understand change, surface emerging risk, and remain aligned when familiar systems and assumptions are shifting. Moderator: Todd Sigler, Senior Director, Global Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Boeing Panelists: Capt. Mark Burtonwood, Divisional Senior Vice President Group Safety and Network Operations, @emirates Michele Merkle, Director, Air Navigation Bureau, @icao Giancarlo Buono, Group Director, Safety and Airspace Regulation, @UK_CAA Capt. Stacey Jackson, Executive Vice President, Technical and Safety Standards, @IFALPA Join the conversation happening in Montreal — register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

Delivery drones, air taxis, and other emerging aircraft are changing what low-altitude operations could look like. But as these technologies move closer to routine use, a big question remains: How do we safely share the skies? Safely integrating these operations will require more than new technology. It means rethinking how we manage airspace, coordinate between operators, and establish the infrastructure and procedures needed to support them. Industry leaders will explore these challenges during Session 14 | Low-Altitude Operations, Shared Airspace: Integrating AAM and UAS Safely. 🎤 Moderator: Dr. Wendy Okolo, Research Engineer in Intelligent Systems Division, @NASA Panelists: Matt McCardle, Global Head of Regulatory and Int'l Expansion, @Amazon Prime Air Earl Lawrence, Aviation Policy Lead for Advanced Projects, @jobyaviation Margaret Nagle, Chief Government and Aviation Officer, @Wing As advanced air mobility continues to evolve, getting the technology right is only part of the equation. Making it work safely alongside existing operations will take collaboration across the aviation industry. Join the conversation happening in Montreal, register today 👉 flightsafety.swoogo.com/iass… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @Amazon Prime Air Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta Air Lines, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL Safety Sponsor: @ALPAPilots, @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #AirspaceIntegration #Montreal

The future of our airspace is getting more complex. More traffic, new technologies, and emerging operations are changing how we share the skies. But how do we make sure safety keeps pace — and who takes responsibility for what comes next? Explore these questions from different angles at IASS 2026, taking place Nov. 10–12 in Montreal. ✈️ Session 5 | Shared Skies: Managing the Future Airspace System Michelle Bishop, Director Operational Transformation at @navcanada, will explore what it takes to safely integrate drones, advanced air mobility, commercial space operations, and increasing traffic into an already complex airspace system. 🎯 Session 13 | From Dialogue to Direction: Who Will Do What Next? The conversation shifts from identifying challenges to taking action. Where can organizations make progress now? Where is industry-wide collaboration needed? And how do we turn discussions in Montreal into measurable progress? Moderator: Capt. Mark Cameron, Executive Manager Group Safety, @Qantas Panelists: Justin Erbacci, Director General, @airportscouncil Cedric Wilson, Vice President of Safety, @AmericanAir Félix Meunier, Director General of Civil Aviation, Transport Canada Keeping aviation safe as it evolves will take more than new technology and good intentions. It will take coordination, clear responsibilities, and a shared commitment to follow through. Be part of these important conversations. Reserve your seat now 👉 flightsafetyfoundation.org/4… 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Prime Air Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL Safety Sponsor: @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AirspaceManagement #SafetyLeadership #FutureOfAviation #Montreal

Day 2 of IASS features three extended sessions, or Tracks, to dive deeper into topics. These Tracks feature interactive audience engagement sessions following the panel discussion. Track 2 examines how aviation can safely manage more traffic, more diverse operations, and more complex airport and airspace environments. As traffic grows and operations become more diverse, aviation will need the infrastructure, capabilities, procedures, and coordination to safely manage increasingly complex airspace and airport environments. 👉 View the full agenda and register today! flightsafetyfoundation.org/3… Moderator: Tzvetomir Blajev, Director Europe and Global Operational Safety, @flightsafety Panelists: Stephen Creamer, President and CEO, @ATCA_now Chris Devlin, Vice President of Products and Strategy, @aireon George Hodgson, Sr. ATC Systems Program Manager, @SouthwestAir Gerard van Es, Principal Consultant Flight Operations and Flight Safety, @NLR_NL Parimal Kopardekar, Acting Director, Airspace Operations and Safety Program, @NASA 🤝 Thanks to our sponsors: Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @embraer Gold: @AirCanada, @amazon Silver: @Bombardier, @Delta, @GE_Aerospace, @MTLINTL Safety Sponsor: @GallagherGlobal #IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AviationInnovation #AviationMontreal #InternationalAviationSafetySummit

Make plans to join us in 2027! From business aviation and regional collaboration to global conversations shaping the future of safety, FSF events offer opportunities to connect, learn, and be part of what comes next. Save the dates so you don’t miss out! Visit flightsafety.org/events-at-f… to join the early interest lists for priority access to registration, agenda announcements, and the latest event updates. Become a member to receive exclusive registration discounts and new ways to maximize your organization’s participation across all events. flightsafety.org/foundation/… #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AviationInnovation