Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing the implementation of effective safety management systems (SMS) as part of a proactive approach to aviation safety. These systems are designed to identify, assess, and mitigate potential safety risks throughout the aircraft design, production, and maintenance lifecycle. Manufacturers are integrating SMS principles into engineering processes, quality control, and supplier oversight, often leveraging data analytics, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance technologies to enhance decision-making.

Moderator: John Thomson, Senior Technical Advisor specializing in Safety Management, U.K. CAA International 

Panelists: 
Terri Braun-Voutsas, Executive Director of Flight Safety, GE Aerospace 
Christopher Dyer, Product Safety Officer & Vice President Product Safety, Certification & Validation, Pratt & Whitney 
Jon Wandless, Director of Safety & Airworthiness, Rolls-Royce  
Chris McGregor, Flight Safety Officer, ATR