There are well-known vulnerabilities associated with flight crew management of automation and the associated loss of situation awareness. Industry groups, research institutions, and regulators have developed reports, studies, and recommendations to address these vulnerabilities.  This diverse expert panel will examine various means to discuss the existing risks of automation complacency across a range of aviation disciplines.

Panel Moderator:

Mr. Mitchell Fox, Director, Asia-Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety, Flight Safety Foundation
 

Panelists:

Capt. Chris Kempis, Director, Flight Operations, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Capt. Kirk Vining, PhD, Chief Pilot for Product Development, Boeing Commercial Aircraft

Dr. Matt Ebbatson, Manager Learning and Innovation, RMIT Aviation Academy  

Dr. Wang Man, Chief Designer of Hydrogen Power Aircraft Research Institute, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC)