Airports are busier every year, and the added traffic means increased chances of runway incursions, runway excursions, and collisions between aircraft on the ground. Few new airports are being built, so existing airports must become more innovative about accommodating more aircraft. Runway incursions and excursions are high-risk occurrences because of their frequency and the potential for catastrophic outcomes. Systems and procedures can be put in place to address the problem, but human action is key. In this session, panelists will provide insight on how systems and procedures can be enhanced to improve runway safety.

Moderator: George Hodgson, Senior ATC Systems Program Manager, Southwest Airlines, FSF IAC Member

Panelists:

• Daniel Cunha, Civil Aviation Specialist, Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)– “Risk-based Oversight in Brazilian Certified Airports”
• Sven Grassmueck, Chairman of Airport Ground Environment Working Group, Vereinigung Cockpit – “Runway Incursions and RST”
• Gerard van Es, Principal Advisor, NLR-National Aerospace Center – “Impact of Climate Change on the Safety of Takeoff and Landing Operations”
• Yannick Vanhecke, Vice President Accident Investigation and Product Safety Enhancement, Airbus