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Aviation Safety Advances Through People, Tech, And Global Standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the aviation industry to strengthen safety through the integration of people, technology, and global standards. Speaking at the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference 2026 in Istanbul, IATA Director of Safety Mark Searle highlighted the need for further progress in safety, despite significant improvements over the past decade. IATA identified priorities for people, technology, and standards, including structured knowledge transfer, combining operational experience with digital skills, and protecting a safety culture. The association also emphasized the importance of consistent implementation and oversight of global safety standards. This was reported by Unknown Source.