Royal Aeronautical Society Farnborough Branch 2026 Roger Green Lecture: From Human Factors to Safety Intelligence - 25 Years on the Front Line of Aviation Safety

This in-person lecture explores the evolution of human factors in aviation safety and asks how its principles continue to shape modern safety management. It reflects on the journey from human factors training and error management through to just culture, safety risk management and integrated management systems, drawing on real-world experience across civil and defence aviation.

The talk is delivered by Bob Simmons FRAeS, Co-Founder of Baines Simmons, and uses examples from aviation practice to examine how organisations build genuine assurance rather than paperwork alone. It also considers the impact of automation, AI and new entrants on operational safety, making it a timely discussion for anyone interested in aviation safety culture and risk management.