Friday, June 21, 2024 Safety and operational excellence form the bedrock of aviation, underscored by the informative panels, presentations, and workshops at the ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit in Lima. This event gathered industry leaders and experts to discuss aviation security, operations, and training. Commercial aviation reached zero fatalities in the Americas in 2023, “a notable achievement for an aviation sector that represents more than 35% of global air traffic,” explained Fabio Rabbani, ICAO South America Regional Director.
Rabbani emphasized that the latest forecasts indicate that the number of passengers could increase from the current 4.6 billion passengers to 12.4 billion in 2050, that is, almost tripling in the next 25 years.
Therefore, “it is crucial that services remain fully available, with updated regulatory frameworks, with an infrastructure capable of supporting the increase in movements, with trained personnel and, above all, with safe operations.” Fostering a safety culture in aviation is paramount. This culture, shaped by individuals across the ecosystem, embodies a shared commitment to rigorous safety practices and ongoing vigilance.
While technology plays a crucial role in security management, offering advanced monitoring, data analysis, and emergency response capabilities, experts emphasized it cannot replace human judgment, experience, and accountability. They underscored that operational excellence forms the foundation of.
