How can real-time data further assist airlines and ANSPs in pre-flight and in-flight operations? From predictions on ground and taxi clearance, to collision avoidance and redefining escape routes, real-time data can be used to analyse terrain, weight, wind, temperature and other parameters, and enable real-time flight planning changes for greater efficiencies and enhanced safety. How can real-time data assist with Aircraft Performance Monitoring & Analysis? In this session, we will explore the additional benefits that real-time data can deliver.

Chair: TBC

Empowering Pilots with Data to Improve Operational Safety - Senior Representative, Aviation Software, GE Digital* and co-speaker from Delta Air Lines*

Case Study - Senior Representative, OpenAirlines and Airline Customer Co-Speaker*

Enhancing MET Information for Aviation using Artificial Intelligence - Aniel Jardines, CEO, AI Methods

Data Analytics and Intelligence Driven, Data-Informed Decision Making in Document & Safety Management - Sam Detzler, Aviation Data Expert, Vistair

For many years now, Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) have been the mainstay for pilots and airlines in managing flight data and operations, and then feeding data back for enhancing flight operational efficiencies. So what is next for the EFB? How can EFBs further improve flight operations and optimising aircraft trajectory?

What role can the Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) play for greater efficiencies? How can they be used and integrated for Cabin Crew operations for the Smart Cabin? How can data be better utilised for analysis? How will opening up the APIs for product assistance for third parties’ apps work, especially in relation to data sharing, data governance, and data authorisation? How could Flight Ops iT Onboard work effectively to benefit the airline?

Chair: TBC

Title TBC - Capt. Will Ware, Program Manager Flight Deck Mobility & Chair EFB Users Forum, Southwest Airlines*

Increasing Product Interconnectivity to Reduce Crew Workload While Enabling Flight Efficiency - Scott Young, Senior Portfolio Manager, Boeing Global Services

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The ongoing drive for efficiency and sustainability remains a priority for Flight Ops iT. How can SWIM, TBO, and flight profile optimisation contribute towards fuel savings and contrail avoidance? How can we get systems functioning more effectively, and data efficiently analysed to deliver real efficiencies in flight operations? What benefits can the connected FMS bring? What role can Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence play in identifying and enhancing these efficiencies? What more do airlines need to do with SAF and contrail avoidance for greater sustainability?

Chair: TBC

The Role of ML/AI in Airline Operations​ - Tassio Carvalho, Sr Manager Ops Research, American Airlines

Fuel Savings through integrating FMS - Capt. Spencer Norton, Flight Efficiency & Evaluation, British Airways and Petr Frolik, Commercial Director, Nav Flight Services

How a Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem Enables Airlines to Digitize Their Technical Operations - Peter Isendahl, Customer Communications, AVIATAR/Lufthansa Technik and an airline co-speaker*

Title TBC - David Olmos Lopez, Onboard Operations and Manuals Optimization Manager, AeroMexico*

Much has been said of the need for Flight Ops iT and MRO iT to work closer and share information to enhance operations. How is this going? Data analytics and sharing of data can have great benefits for all parties to be more efficient, but have we moved on in relation to data ownership and share/usage of data? How can data be made available for access by multiple OEMs? What role can ML and AI play in data analytics to filter relevant data for the relevant parties? This joint panel discussion will highlight the benefits, realities, and ongoing challenges that are still encountered.

Moderator: Nick Godwin, Director, NSG Aero

Panelists:

Senior Representative, Airline*

Senior Representative, Airline*

Phil Bathurst, President and CEO, Aspire MRO

Santiago Valencia Rodríguez, Head of Maintenance and Technical Purchases Committees, ALTA Aero

Justin Daugherty, Senior Director Sales and Marketing, Trax

Robert Mather, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense Industries, IFS

Autonomous aircraft and UAVs are becoming a greater part of the airline fleet and operations around airports. Their safe integration into the airspace has become a key challenge for airlines, airports, and Air Traffic Control, so how can Flight Ops iT be prepared for autonomous aircraft? How will the shortage of Air Traffic Controllers impact airlines? What is the future ‘blue-sky thinking’ for Flight Ops iT, from enhanced Machine Learning and employing Artificial Intelligence?

Chair: TBC

Title TBC - Joshua Britton, Head of Pilot Training, Archer Aviation

Title TBC - Senior Representative, United Airlines*

Title TBC - Senior Representative, Transport Canada Civil Aviation*

Title TBC - Senior Representative, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility*

How well are Flight Ops iT systems prepared for an unexpected crisis situation? Such as a power outage, or perhaps a severe storm that directly affects the IT system, this will have a huge impact on scheduling, workforce planning, and general data management. How can systems be improved for greater resilience and a speedier recovery, and what backup plans should be in place?

Chair: TBC

Collaborative Decision Making Solution for Airline - Digafe Urgecha, Team Leader IT Project Management Office, Ethiopian Airlines

StatMD (Doctors on-the-ground) With Medical Emergencies While Flying - Will Ware, Program Manager Flight Deck Mobility, Southwest Airlines*

Title TBC - Senior Representative, United Airlines*

Title TBC - Senior Representative, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*