Explore unruly passenger management through the lens of published authors:
• Violence in the Skies – Philip Baum
• Hidden Signals – An Gaiser
• Leadership at 43,000 Feet – Chris Smith
• Midlife Matters – Katie Taylor
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For those emgaged in inflight security, aviation psychology and civil aviation safety regulation, remember that 11th February is the final day for you to register to attend DISPAX World 2026 before the Late Arrival rate kicks in!
If you were planning on joining us in Lisbon in three weeks time to be part of the discussion regarding the causes, behavioural indicators, de-escalation, restraint and post-incident management of unruly airline passenger events, now is the time to register & secure your place!
DISPAX World 2026 brings together speakers from across five continents, reflecting the truly international challenge of managing disruptive passenger behaviour.
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• Katie Taylor of The Latte Lounge (The online platform for midlife women) providing insight into how the menopause and perimenopause might impact passenger and crew behaviours.
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Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from outside the aviation industry will be offering delegates to DISPAX World 2026 fresh perspectives on the identification and management of unruly airline passengers.
• Daniel Magalhães discussing law enforcement initiatives adopted by the Portuguese Public Security Police
• Dr Elizabeth Jeglic of John Jay College of Criminal Justice providing an academic perspective on the scourge of inflight sexual assault, and
There will be high-level debate and insight relating to the management of unruly passengers from:
• Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)
• EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency
• European Transport Workers' federation (ETF)
DISPAX World 2026, taking place in Lisbon on 25/26 February, includes speakers and panellists representing industry regulators and industry associations.
🏛️ Policy, oversight, and industry-wide perspectives
Only one month to go before delegates will be arriving for DISPAX World 2026—the sixth international conference on unruly airline passenger management and restraint. The two-day event will take place on 25 & 26 February at Lusófona University, Lisbon.
In December 2025 she was elected as the first woman to chair the Management Board of EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). She is also the Vice-Chair of the Economics Committee of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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Ana Vieira da Mata is presenting the Keynote Address at DISPAX World 2026, in Lisbon on 25-26 February.
Her Keynote is part of the opening session, ‘The Context’, and will set the scene for two days of discussion and deliberation.
Following her appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors, her activities increased to include the management of matters related to airworthiness, operations, facilitation and security.