Bombardier is marking the 30th anniversary of its Safety Standdown safety seminar with a gathering in Wichita, Kansas, from November 10 to 12, 2026.

The free-to-attend event will be held both in person and online, bringing together aviation professionals globally under the theme "Evolution Fueled by Legacy." The milestone anniversary highlights the company's long-standing commitment to knowledge-based training within the aviation sector.

Event Overview

The seminar aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for a cross-section of industry professionals, including flight crews, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, and schedulers. Attendees represent corporate, commercial, and military organizations across all aircraft manufacturers.

Chris Milligan, Vice President of Pre-owned Aircraft Services and Flight Operations at Bombardier, emphasized the educational value of the conference. He noted that the event allows industry experts to share critical information on aviation safety, helping professionals evolve their flight operations skills.

Since its inception, more than 10,000 aviation professionals have attended Safety Standdown seminars worldwide through live events or webcasts. The program was originally conceived by Learjet demonstration pilots seeking to establish the safest flight demonstration team in Wichita.

Keynote Speakers and Sessions

The 30th-anniversary lineup features presentations from prominent industry thought leaders focusing on safety culture and risk perception.

Dr. Kern will deliver the opening keynote, tracing connections between historical combat instincts and modern risk algorithms. Other sessions will explore proactive compliance and the importance of sharing safety legacies.

About Bombardier

Bombardier designs, builds, modifies, and maintains aircraft for businesses, governments, and militaries. The company supports a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft through a global network of team members and 10 service centers across six countries. Manufacturing facilities are located in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) appointed Jeanne Boillet to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026. The appointment adds deep expertise in audit, governance, and technology-enabled transformation to the company’s leadership team.

Boillet recently retired from EY after a career spanning France and Switzerland. She served as Lead Audit Partner for prominent companies in the CAC 40 and the Swiss Market Index (SMI).

Governance and Technology Expertise

Boillet held leadership roles at national, regional, and global levels within EY. As part of the Global Assurance Executive Leadership Team and Global Account Committee, she helped shape strategy and drive innovation.

From 2015 to 2020, she led EY Global Assurance’s innovation agenda. This role involved advancing the adoption of analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies while overseeing the integration of AI into audit platforms.

Most recently, Boillet led EY’s global community of audit partners serving the firm’s 35 largest clients worldwide. In this capacity, she helped define strategic priorities and strengthen the profession’s value proposition for boards, investors, and stakeholders.

Strategic Alignment

Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board at Bombardier, highlighted Boillet’s international perspective and understanding of complex businesses. He noted that her experience in stakeholder engagement will support Bombardier’s strategy and leadership position in business aviation.

Boillet expressed honor in joining the board during a period of transformation for Bombardier. She cited the company’s strong competitive position and ambitious vision as key factors in her decision to join.

Professional Background

A Certified Public Accountant in both France and Switzerland, Boillet holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from ESSEC Business School. She has completed the EY Sustainable Finance Programme at INSEAD and the EY Journey to the Boardroom Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education.

She is a recognized thought leader who has authored articles on the future of audit, emerging technologies, and corporate governance.