This session will look at how accurate and actionable data empowers pilots to make critical real-time decisions, enhancing operational safety and efficiency. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the value of good data practices, the role of advanced software solutions, and the importance of human factors in driving advancements in aviation safety.

Speakers

Denise Dekker

Denise is the Senior Product Manager for Safety Insight at GE Aerospace, Software as a Service, where she supports the strategy, growth, and development of aviation safety products for airlines, business aviation, and universities. With over a decade of experience as a commercial pilot flying Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 aircraft, Denise brings valuable operational insight and a genuine passion for aviation safety, shaped by her firsthand experience in the cockpit. Her career has been guided by a commitment to advancing aviation safety and making a positive impact in the industry.

Mark Carroll

Mark is an aviation professional with 20 years of Part 121 and Part 135 experience, specializing in building sustainable safety cultures and strong teams. Currently an Industry Consultant – Flight Safety at GE Aerospace, Software as a Service, Mark is a subject matter expert in safety, security, and compliance program development and continuous improvement.

Dr Ip-Shing Fan

Dr Fan is a Senior Lecturer in Enterprise Systems at Cranfield University, leading Digital MRO in DARTeC, supporting aviation transformation in operations and maintenance. He is leading the Digital MRO and Hangar laboratories in the Cranfield DARTeC Initiative. The complex is a realistic representation of airport ramp and hangar environment to study the interactions between aircraft, engineers, airport and hangar facilities, ground vehicles and drones. The digital infrastructure support aircraft digital twins work to maintain the accurate configuration in the information world of airworthiness, as the engineering health status of the aircraft structure and systems to predict and prevent failures.