RAA's Annual Convention will be held in beautiful Long Beach, California at the Long Beach Convention and Expo Center from September 23-26.
This year RAA is thrilled to announce that FAA Acting Administrator Daniel K. Elwell will be a keynote speaker. In his capacity at the FAA he is responsible for the safety and efficiency of the largest aerospace system in the world — a system that operates more than 50,000 flights per day. He oversees a $16.4 billion-dollar budget, more than 47,000 employees, and is focused on ensuring the agency and its employees are the best prepared and trained professionals to meet the growing demands and requirements of the industry. Mr. Elwell also oversees the FAA's multi-billion-dollar NextGen air traffic control modernization program as the U.S. shifts from ground-based radar to state-of-the-art satellite technology.
RAA additionally has many other exciting sessions lined up, including the following:
- Keynote Speech from Dan Elwell
- Welcome remarks and industry update, provided by RAA President Faye Malarkey Black and Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airline and RAA Board Chairman
- Pilot Training and Proficiency: Keeping the Focus on Quality—A panel of industry experts moderated by Randy Babbitt, former FAA Administrator.
- Turbulent Behavior: The Complexities of Handling Disruptive Passengers—A panel of industry experts moderated by Tim Colehan, IATA’s Assistant Director, External Affairs.
- SMS: Program Accomplishments and Challenges—A panel discussion of industry experts sharing lessons learned and addressing issues post-implementation.
- Psychology and Procedural Non-compliance—A panel of industry experts discussing the root cause of procedural lapses.
- During our “Presidents Council Luncheon," RAA’s Board, Associate Member Council, key sponsors, invited guests and the newsmedia will hear about “Workforce Pipelines & Partnerships” featuring highlights from the RAA BOD’s conversation with College/University Presidents. Critical discussions will continue as airline and academic leaders engage luncheon attendees on collaborative workforce efforts and solutions.
