Women in Aerospace 

Presents... 

Safety and Security:

How 9/11 Changed Aviation

Panel discussions in honor of the 10 year anniversary  

of September 11, 2001   

PANEL 1:  9-11 Events: Response and Lessons Learned   

During the first Panel, hear from panelists who had leadership responsibilities for responding to the events that unfolded on 9/11. They will share how decisions were made, how the aviation system returned to normal operations, and the lessons they learned. Their stories of the public and private sectors working together and the heroism they witnessed are truly remarkable.

PANEL 2:  Then and Now -- What Changes Have Been Made

The experts on Panel Two will address what has changed for aviation in the ensuing years,  including voluntary and regulatory rules; new technology and procedures for aircraft,  airports and passengers; and best practices for safety and security across the global aviation industry. Learn how far we've come and what challenges still lie ahead.

Panels Featuring:

Lorne Cass, Director, Air Traffic Management & Industry Affairs, Delta Air Lines

Nancy Graham, Director, Air Navigation Bureau,  

International Civil Aviation Organization

Nancy Kalinowski, Vice President, System Operations Services,

Federal Aviation Administration    

Linda Schuessler, Vice President Air Traffic Operations for  

The Washington Consulting Group, Former VP System Operation Services, Federal Aviation Administration    

Edward A. Merlis, Consultant, former Senior Vice President, Legislative and

International Affairs, Air Transport Association

John Meenan, former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Air Transport Association

Jeanne Olivier, Assistant Director, Aviation, Security & Technology, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Melissa Rudinger, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs,   

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association   

Bonnie A. Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority   

Panel Moderator: Lillian Ryals, Executive Director, Next Generation Air Transportation System, The MITRE Corporation   

 Thursday, September 8, 2011  

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  

Location: Reagan National Airport  

Historic Terminal A

Arlington, VA

Metro: Take the Blue or Yellow line to the Ronald Reagan National Airport Stop

Schedule of Events:

8:00 a.m. Registration, Networking  and Continental Breakfast  

8:30 a.m. Panel Discussion 1  

10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion 2

12:30 p.m. Adjourn

Please note the program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.     

Registration:  

Members $40.00

Non-members: $50.00