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2024 Aviation Safety Culture Forum — September 25, 2024, Grand Hyatt Incheon
01Overview
| Title | 2024 Aviation Safety Culture Forum |
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| Date | September 25 (Wed), 2024 |
| Venue | Grand Hyatt Incheon, Republic of Korea |
| Participants | Over 260 participants |
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| Official Language | English (Korean–English simultaneous interpretation provided) |
| Programme PDF | Download the 2024 programme (PDF) ↗ |
02Programme
Three sessions on the state of aviation safety culture, industry best practice, and how safety culture can be improved — including the Safety Culture Leadership Charter signing.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
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| 08:00–09:00 60' | Registration and Information Desk Open | |
| 09:00–09:30 30' |
Opening
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| Opening Remarks | Hee-Young HurrPresident, KAU | |
| Welcoming Remarks | Jongwan JooDeputy Minister, MOLIT | |
| Keynotes * Video Presentation | Jodi BakerDeputy Associate Administrator, U.S. FAA | |
| 09:30–09:50 20' |
Safety Culture Leadership Charter & Group Photo
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| 09:50–10:10 20' | Networking Coffee Break | |
| 10:10–11:40 90' |
Session 1. Current Status of Aviation Safety Culture
Moderator: Howon Hwang, Dean, Graduate School of Aerospace Law and Policy, KAU |
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| Korea Safety Culture and Reporting Culture | Sohyun ParkTechnical Officer, MOLIT | |
| Korea SMS Development Plan | Yeojin JangDeputy Director, Flight Standard Division, Office of Civil Aviation, MOLIT | |
| Aviation Safety & Safety Culture Mechanisms | Jang Ryong LeeDean, Department of Aeronautical Science and Flight Operations, KAU | |
| Safety Leadership – Enhancing Aviation Safety Culture | Sarbhpreet SawhneySenior Technical Advisor, U.S. FAA | |
| Panel Discussion | ||
| 11:40–13:20 100' | Lunch Break / VIP Lunch | |
| 13:20–14:55 95' |
Session 2. Case of Aviation Safety Culture – Industry Best Practice
Moderator: Bennet Walsh, Senior Vice President, Korean Air |
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| Safety Leadership and Culture at Delta Airlines | Jason RagognaManaging Director, Corporate Safety, Delta Air Lines | |
| Operation of the Just Culture Committee, Korean Air | Do Kun KimManaging Vice President, Korean Air | |
| Open Communication | Myung Soon ChoiTeam Manager, T'way Air | |
| Just Culture within Safety Kuleana | Michael Van DorenSenior Manager, Hawaiian Airlines | |
| Safety Culture and the Essential Labor Relationship | Helena CunninghamALPA Safety Chair, Delta Air Lines | |
| Panel Discussion | ||
| 14:55–15:15 20' | Networking Coffee Break | |
| 15:15–16:50 95' |
Session 3. How We Could Improve Aviation Safety Culture
Moderator: Younchul Choi, Director, Hanseo University |
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| SMS and BCMS – Opportunities and Challenges | In Kie NaProfessor, KAU | |
| 22-Year Shift in Airline Safety Culture & Future Management | Bong Sub MoonProfessor, Hanseo University | |
| Beyond Compliance to Commitment | Misuk ChoGeneral Manager, Korean Air | |
| Proactive Human Factors Data Driven SMS and the Aviation Safety Culture of the Future | Mark MillerProgram Coordinator, MS in Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | |
| Settlement of Just Culture for Aviation Safety | Ju Yun AnLLD, Korean Air | |
| Panel Discussion | Inho YooAttorney at Law, YOUINLAW Law Office | |
| 16:50–17:00 10' |
Closing
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| Closing Remarks | Jong Seok YooExecutive Vice President (CSO), Korean Air | |


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