The inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will be organised in Hanoi, Vietnam from September 19-21
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global body that brings together stakeholders in civil aviation says that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will be organised in Hanoi, Vietnam from September 19-21 under the theme “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations.”
Willie Walsh
In a press statement, IATA says that Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier of Vietnam, will be the host airline. The event brings together the previous Cabin Ops Safety Conference, the IATA Safety Conference and the Emergency Response Planning and Aircraft Recovery Forums.
“Borders are open, airports are busy, and flights are full. As we rebuild airline networks and balance sheets, it is vital that all aviation stakeholders maintain the same strong commitment to safe operations that we exercised during the pandemic years. The WSOC is the forum to discuss and debate today’s challenges and opportunities to keep the industry on a trajectory of improving safety and more efficient operations,” says Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
Le Hong Ha
“Safety is aviation’s highest priority and is the cornerstone of all Vietnam Airlines’ operations and practices. We are excited to be the host airline for this important inaugural conference, bringing together cutting-edge leaders, regulators and a larger global community to address key topics relating to safety and infrastructure to ensure stronger safety operations in the wider industry,” says Le Hong Ha, President and CEO, Vietnam Airlines, who will participate in the WSOC Opening Plenary leadership panel, along with Walsh, according to the statement released by IATA.
Philippine Airlines President and COO Stanley K Ng will also join the conversation. IATA says that at the conference, various session tracks will address safety, cabin operations, flight operations and emergency response planning and aircraft recovery.
