Bombardier Annual Safety Standdown Underway in Wichita

This year, Bombardier said nearly 400 aviation professionals are expected to attend the three-day conference that runs from November 8 to 10, with thousands more registered via webcast. Some key points focus on safety management systems (SMS), compliance culture, and aviation stress management.

Michael Wildes

Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at 05:10 PM ET

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Bombardier said nearly 400 aviation professionals are expected to attend the three-day conference that runs November 8-10, with thousands more registered via webcast. [Courtesy: Bombardier]

Key Takeaways:

Bombardier's 26th Annual Safety Standdown Conference is currently focusing on advancing aviation safety, covering topics such as safety management systems, compliance culture, and aviation stress management.
A significant concern discussed was the talent drain from business aviation to airlines due to competitive wages, potentially creating a safety vulnerability in the business aviation sector.
Cybersecurity was highlighted as crucial for aviation safety, with experts urging vigilance in technology adoption and robust information sharing to combat evolving cyber threats.

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Bombardier’s 26th Annual Safety Standdown Conference is now underway in Wichita, Kansas, focusing on how the aviation industry is moving safety forward.

Each year at this annual event, the OEM invites various leading voices across different industry sectors to share their safety angle. This year, Bombardier said nearly 400 aviation professionals are expected to attend the three-day conference that runs November 8-10, with thousands more registered via webcast. Some key points focus on safety management systems (SMS), compliance culture, and aviation stress management.