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🚨 LAST CALL: AP-SAS 2026 is almost here.

In just 10 days, aviation leaders from across the Asia Pacific region will gather in Osaka to tackle the challenges shaping the future of safety.

From AI and actionable data insights to runway safety and weather-related risks, the conversations happening at AP-SAS 2026 are focused on the issues aviation professionals are facing now — and those that come next.

Will you be in the room?
⏰ Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation.
👉 Register today https://t.co/gkI2f62mqb

🤝 Thanks to our sponsors:
Diamond: @FlyANA_official, @JALFlightInfo
Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @rtx_news
Gold: Peach Aviation
Silver: @ge_aerospace, IHI Corporation
General Sponsors: H4 Advisors, @Narita_OPC_info, @MHI_Group, @Skydrive_Global, @SUBARU_CORP, Toray Industries, @wyvernltd
Staff travel provided by: @EVAAirUS, @United

AP-SAS 2026 is organised in partnership by @flightsafety, @singaporecaas, and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.

#APSAS2026 #Osaka2026 #AsiaPacific #APAC #AviationSafety #AviationProfessionals #AviationEvent #FSFoundation

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

There’s ONE WEEK left to register for the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPPRI) workshop!

Secure your free spot today and be part of the global conversation advancing runway incursion prevention: https://t.co/wFFBe0Pqo2

Date: July 29-31, 2026  | In person or online

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Bangkok (GMT+7) 

The GAPPRI workshop hosted by @flightsafety and the FSF Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety, in cooperation with the @icao Asia Pacific Regional Aviation Safety Team and COSCAP-SEA.

#AviationSafety #FSFoundation #RunwaySafety #APAC #AirTrafficManagement #ICAO #GAPPRI #RunwayIncursions #AirportOperations

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

One minute after takeoff from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, the first officer (FO) of an Airbus A320 noticed that the captain was unresponsive. The FO of the Citilink Indonesia flight conducted an emergency return to Surabaya, where the captain was pronounced dead. None of the 171 passengers were injured.

Read the full AeroSafety World article here: https://t.co/hqBoILGo3O

#AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #AccidentInvestigation #IncidentInvestigation #AviationMedicine

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Disruptions are becoming more frequent, more interconnected, and harder to predict — from extreme weather and technology outages to geopolitical uncertainty and shifting operational demands across the Asia Pacific region.

So how do organisations maintain safety when the unexpected becomes routine?

At AP-SAS 2026, Session 7 — Building Systemic Resilience for Safe Management of Disruptions — aviation leaders will explore how organisations can strengthen resilience, adapt to disruption, and maintain safe operations in increasingly complex environments.

This panel will examine practical approaches to managing operational uncertainty while preserving safety standards — because resilient systems are not built during disruption, they are built before it.

Panel Moderator:
Capt. Roshan Joshi, Technical Director, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines

Panellists:
Mr. Stephen P. Creamer, President & CEO, Air Traffic Control Association 
Mr. Koji Hayashi, Vice President, MRO Japan 
Mr. Hiroki Kitabayashi, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Kansai Airports

👉 Register today https://t.co/GT0HMh5fSa

🤝 Thanks to our sponsors:

Diamond: @FlyANA_official, @JAL_Official_jp
Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @RTX_News
Gold: Peach Aviation
Silver: @GE_Aerospace, IHI Corporation
General Sponsors: H4 Advisors, @Narita_OPC_info, @Mhigroup, @Skydrive_Global, @SUBARU_CORP, Toray Industries, @wyvernltd

Staff travel provided by: @EVAAirUS, @united

AP-SAS 2026 is organised in partnership by @flightsafety, @SingaporeCAAS, and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.

#APSAS2026 #Osaka2026 #AsiaPacific #APAC #AviationSafety #AviationProfessionals #AviationEvent #FSFoundation #OperationalResilience #RiskManagement #BusinessContinuity

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

It’s not too late to register early and save $$$. Extended early-bird pricing ends July 31.

👉 Register TODAY https://t.co/XV9yXo585x

Date: Nov. 10-12

While you’re at IASS, stay in the heart of downtown Montreal at the Marriott Château Champlain. Group rates are now available for attendees.

#IASS2026 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #AviationInnovation #GlobalCollaboration #InternationalAviationSafetySummit

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Among the numerous contributing factors cited by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the fatal Jan. 29, 2025, midair collision between a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk was the helicopter’s faulty barometric altimeter.

Read the full AeroSafety World article here: https://t.co/OXQ9qAFgTq

#AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #AccidentInvestigation

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Aviation’s future depends on its people.

But the industry is facing a defining challenge — a changing workforce shaped by demographic shifts, rapid technological advancement, and increasingly complex operational demands.

At AP-SAS 2026, Session 5 — Next Generation of Talent Powering Aviation’s Workforce — will explore how aviation organisations can better attract, develop, and retain the next generation of professionals who will carry the industry forward.

Panelists:
Mr. Chris Bowden, Group General Manager, Safety & Quality, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
Ms. Cheryl Chen, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific, International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations
Capt. Zoya Agarwal, Pilot, Air India Limited
Capt. Oscar Marion, Flight Operations Expert Pilot, Airbus

Moderator: Ms. Natalie Randolph, Regional Director, Asia Pacific Office, FAA

Because safety excellence isn’t just built on systems and technology — it’s built on skilled, trained, and supported people who make decisions in real time, often under pressure.

This discussion will examine practical strategies for strengthening aviation’s talent pipeline, enhancing training approaches, and ensuring the workforce is prepared for the realities of modern operations across the Asia Pacific region.

👉 Register today and join aviation professionals shaping the next generation of aviation safety.
https://t.co/gkI2f62mqb

🤝 Thanks to our sponsors:
Diamond: @FlyANA_official, @JALFlightInfo
Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @rtx_news
Gold: Peach Aviation
Silver: @ge_aerospace, IHI Corporation
General Sponsors: H4 Advisors, @Narita_OPC_info, @MHI_Group, @Skydrive_Global, @SUBARU_CORP, Toray Industries, @wyvernltd
Staff travel provided by: @EVAAirUS, @United

AP-SAS 2026 is organised in partnership by @flightsafety, @singaporecaas, and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.

#APSAS2026 #Osaka2026 #AsiaPacific #APAC #AviationSafety #AviationProfessionals #AviationEvent #FSFoundation #AviationWorkforce #FutureOfAviation #SafetyLeadership

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

As aviation continues to evolve at unprecedented speed, the decisions made at the leadership level are shaping the future of safety across the entire system.

Rapid growth, emerging technologies, evolving risk environments, and increasing operational complexity are all redefining what “safe aviation” looks like in practice.

At AP-SAS 2026, the Executive Panel, Charting the Course for Safety Excellence, will bring together senior aviation leaders to share strategic perspectives on how the industry can successfully navigate this transformation.

The discussion will focus on what it takes to build stronger collaborative partnerships, align shared safety aspirations, and drive meaningful systemwide change that supports safe, resilient aviation operations across the Asia Pacific region.

Moderator: Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO, @flightsafety

Panelists:
Mr. Tan Lye Teck, Executive Vice President, Safety & Security, @ChangiAirport Group (Singapore)
Capt. Munekazu Tachibana, Executive Senior Fellow, Formerly Senior Vice President of Safety and Flight Operations, @JALFlightInfo
Mr. Nick Fuller, Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Management, @FAANews
Capt. Ron Hay, President, @IFALPA

👉 Register today https://t.co/gkI2f62mqb
🤝 Thanks to our sponsors:
Diamond: @FlyANA_official, @JALFlightInfo
Platinum: @Airbus, @Boeing, @rtx_news
Gold: Peach Aviation
Silver: @ge_aerospace, IHI Corporation
General Sponsors: H4 Advisors, @Narita_OPC_info, @MHI_Group, @Skydrive_Global, @SUBARU_CORP, Toray Industries, @wyvernltd
Staff travel provided by: @EVAAirUS, @United

AP-SAS 2026 is organised in partnership by @flightsafety, @singaporecaas, and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.

#APSAS2026 #Osaka2026 #AsiaPacific #APAC #AviationSafety #AviationProfessionals #AviationEvent #FSFoundation #AviationLeadership #SafetyLeadership #FutureOfAviation

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

During the takeoff roll, the pilots of the Fairchild SA227 Metroliner noticed the unusually slow increase in airspeed. Because they were uncertain whether there was enough runway remaining to safely stop, they continued the takeoff, then realized that the covers were still on the pitot tubes.

Read the full AeroSafety World article here: https://t.co/wYHbBhpTZr

#AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #AccidentInvestigation #IncidentInvestigation #FlightDeck

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

ICAO places runway incursions among the five highest-risk categories of events that must be addressed to reduce aviation fatalities.

The Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPPRI) workshop develops awareness of runway incursion risk management and GAPPRI as an integrated global framework.

Register for this important workshop today: https://t.co/wFFBe0Pqo2

Date: July 29-31, 2026  | In-person or online

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Bangkok (GMT+7) 

Workshop hosted by @flightsafety and the FSF Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety, in cooperation with the @icao Asia Pacific Regional Aviation Safety Team and COSCAP-SEA.

#AviationSafety #FSFoundation #RunwaySafety #APAC #AirTrafficManagement #ICAO #GAPPRI #RunwayIncursions #AirportOperations

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Reliance on multinational flight crews presents operational complexities and challenges that extend beyond standard crew resource management (CRM). Airlines operating with pilots from diverse cultural backgrounds must address how cultural differences influence communication patterns, authority structures, and decision-making processes on the flight deck.

Read the full AeroSafety World article here: https://t.co/LNaoCnR5oE

#AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #FlightTraining #HumanFactors

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

⏰ Time is running out! Nominations close this week — don't miss the opportunity to recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference in aviation safety.

The Jerome Lederer Safety Leadership Medal recognizes an individual or team for contributions to civil aviation safety through leadership and program development.

🏅 Submit your nomination for the Jerome Lederer Safety Leadership Medal: https://t.co/tc2VqvG6xy

The David Morrison Innovation Award recognizes an individual, a team, or an organization for technological innovations and process transformations in civil aviation.

🏅 Submit your nomination for the David Morrison Innovation Award: https://t.co/V4mPtDUuZj

Submission deadline: July 8, 2026

#FSFoundation #Aviation #aviationaward #civilaviation #aviationsafety #flightsafetyawards2026

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Happy Fourth of July!

Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence, the strength of our communities, and the opportunities that bring us together. We hope your day is filled with meaningful moments, time with family and friends, and a chance to enjoy the holiday safely.

Wishing you a happy, safe, and memorable Independence Day. ❤️🤍💙

#HappyFourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Every great journey begins with the courage to dream.

Today, we celebrate a remarkable group whose passion for aviation has set them on a course toward something extraordinary. Our scholarship recipients have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering belief that the sky is not the limit — it's just the beginning.

Congratulations to our 2026 Gloria Heath Scholarship winners!

Sigourney Ansah
Nobi Buntin
Bridget Donaldson
Ali Moses

Watch their stories and learn more about the Gloria Heath Scholarship program: https://t.co/crp1FvR0wU

Behind every award is a story of early mornings, late nights, sacrifices, and the determination to keep reaching higher, even when the path wasn't easy. We are honored to support these aspiring aviators as they take the next step toward their dreams.

The skies are filled with opportunity, and we are proud to invest in the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and professionals who will help shape the future of aviation.

To our scholarship winners: May this opportunity remind you that an entire community believes in your potential. We can't wait to see where your journey takes you and the lives you'll touch along the way. The future of aviation is in good hands, and we are so proud to watch you take flight.

✈️ Here's to new horizons, bold dreams, and the endless possibilities waiting beyond the runway.

#Aviation #ScholarshipWinners #FutureAviators #AviationEducation #NextGeneration #AviationCareers #DreamBig #TheSkyIsTheLimit #GloriaHeath #FlightSafetyFoundation

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

LAST CHANCE: just a few seats left for dinner! Don’t miss your chance to network with elite aviation leaders driving innovation and safety worldwide.

Register Today! https://t.co/qvTYvAHz1H

📅 July 7, 2026 | 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 National Press Club, Washington
🤝 Mix and mingle with global safety professionals
🏆 Celebrate standout leaders and organizations
🍽️ Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and awards

Sponsors:

@GE_Aerospace | Platinum
@Airbus | Table
@AirlinesDotOrg | Table
@ALPAPilots | Table
@Boeing | Table
@Comply365 | Table
@Delta | Table
@NATCA | Table
@RAAtweets | Table
@united | Table

#AviationSafety #AviationAward #CivilAviation #WomeninAviation #LeadershipAwards #FlightSafetyFoundation

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

✨ During the 13th annual Safety Forum in Brussels, the 2026 Safety Forum Award was presented to Michel Piers, Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR), by Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO Flight Safety Foundation, in recognition of the many years he has dedicated to advancing aviation safety across Europe and around the world. Congratulations, Michel!

🤝 Thanks to our sponsors:
@Airbus - Platinum Sponsor
@Boeing - Platinum Sponsor
Indra Group
WYVERN

The Safety Forum is organised by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with EUROCONTROL and the European Regions Airline Association.

#SafetyForum2026 #FlightSafetyFoundation #AviationSafety

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

A collection of “systemic failures in airspace design, safety oversight, and risk management” are among the probable causes of the Jan. 29, 2025, midair collision of a passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says.

Read the full AeroSafety World article here: https://t.co/Bwqncx7OQs

#AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #AccidentInvestigation

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

THANKS TO OUR SAFETY FORUM 2026 PLATINUM SPONSOR, @Airbus!

Proud member of the Flight Safety Foundation and Sponsor at the Safety Forum 2026! At Airbus, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of flight safety and innovation. Together with industry leaders, we continue shaping a safer, more sustainable future for aviation.

Learn more at: https://t.co/szxNTFhR3P https://t.co/CnMazFKA7u

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Most safety discussions in business aviation gravitate toward familiar topics: automation policy, stabilized approaches, runway excursions, fatigue, and training standards. These are essential, but they are not the only forces shaping the risk picture. There is another influence that rarely appears in data dashboards or risk matrices yet is present on almost every trip: the expectations of the person paying for the flight.

Read the full AeroSafety World article here: https://t.co/lYD0LJTYVM

#AeroSafetyWorld #AviationSafety #FlightSafetyFoundation #FsFoundation #BusinessAviation

[Flight Safety Foundation @flightsafety]

Attendees at IASS 2025 had a great time in Portugal last fall learning from, and connecting with, their peers. We’re pleased to announce that prerecorded session videos are now available on demand — so you can watch anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Catch up on the sessions you missed or revisit your favorites whenever it's convenient for you.

Start watching today! https://t.co/keqCHRmhDe

#AviationSafety #FSFoundation #Innovation #Leadership #IASS2025 #FSFoundation #FlightSafety #AviationInnovation #GlobalCollaboration #Portugal #InternationalAviationSafetySummit #Aerospace #SafetyLeadership #InternationalAviation #AviationCommunity