Name
Session 5 | Next Generation of Talent Powering Aviation’s Workforce
Date & Time
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Description

The aviation industry faces unprecedented workforce challenges as it navigates demographic shifts, technological disruption, and evolving operational demands. This session will examine strategies for attracting, retaining, and training the next generation of aviation professionals to ensure industry resilience and safety excellence.
 
Panel Moderator:
Ms. Natalie Randolph, Regional Director, Asia Pacific Office, FAA
 
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  
Ms. Zoya Agarwal, Pilot, Air India Limited