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:

The 26th Annual Bombardier Safety Standdown Conference gathered aviation professionals to address key safety advancements, including safety management systems, compliance culture, and stress management.
A primary concern highlighted was the "tipping point" in aviation talent, with business aviation struggling to retain pilots and crew against higher-paying airlines, potentially impacting safety standards.
Cybersecurity was a critical focus, emphasizing the need for vigilance in adopting technology to prevent safety compromises, despite current efforts to secure onboard systems.

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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.