Join us for the GWBAA 2026 Safety Day on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the beautiful Airbus Experience Center in Washington, DC.
This is a must-attend event for aviation professionals from across the region to stay at the forefront of aviation safety trends. We look forward to an amazing day of sharing information and networking.
Important Notice: Pre-registration will be required as attendance is capped at 100. There will be no walk-in registrations for this event.
Safety Sessions Agenda
We are pleased to announce that the Honorable Jennifer L. Homendy, Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), will deliver this year's keynote address. Chairwoman Homendy has served on the NTSB since 2018 and as Chairwoman since 2021. Prior to joining the NTSB, she spent nearly 15 years working on transportation policy and oversight for the U.S. House of Representatives. She brings extensive experience in transportation safety and federal policy to her leadership of the NTSB.
This year’s program will also feature timely discussions on key aviation safety topics, including:
0800 to 0830 - Registration + Continental Breakfast (sponsored by Brunswick Aviation Services)
0830 to 0915 - Keynote: NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy
0915 to 1000 - Part 135 SMS Panel Discussion: moderated by Vince Mickens
1000 to 1015 - Coffee Break (sponsored by Atlantic Aviation)
1015 to 1100 - FAA SMART Overview: Wayne Hubbard, Acting Deputy Director, FAA Smart Center
1100 to 1145 - "Modern Skies Act" Bailey Wood, Assistant Administrator, FAA Government and Industry Affairs
1145 to 1230 - Ground Ops Safety: Nadir Mohammad, Manager, Aviation Services, Nimbl and Tim Aldridge, Director, Atlantic Aviation Dulles
1230 to 1315 - Lunch (sponsored by Nimbl)
1315 to 1400 - Advanced Air Mobility/eVTOL: Jessica Jones, Executive Director, FAA Office of Advanced Technologies
Thank you to our sponsors!
Parking
Options Near Venue:
- LAZ Parking: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 (garage located in building)
- Colonial Parking: 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
- LAZ Parking: 801 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Questions? Contact Cheryl@kfactorsolutions.com
