Webinar Operating Under Pressure: Health, Conflict and the Human Impact on Aviation Personnel

Date 23 October 2026
Date 11:00 - 12:00
Date Online

On 23 October, EBAA will host Operating Under Pressure: Health, Conflict and the Human Impact on Aviation Personnel, a webinar focused on the increasingly complex and unpredictable environments in which aviation personnel operate.

In this 60-minute session, medical, operational and mental health experts will discuss infectious disease outbreaks, health risks, geopolitical instability, conflict zones and security concerns, and the impact these can have on crews, ground personnel and the wider operational chain. The discussion will also explore effects on wellbeing, fatigue, stress and decision-making, as well as practical ways operators can better prepare, communicate and support their people.

Speakers:

  • Hany Bakr, MedAire – Senior Vice President Aviation & Maritime Security
  • Ina Schmidt, ICARUS – Consultant Anesthetist & Intensivist ,Emergency & Flight physician
  • Pauline Vrancken, Welbees – Psychologist & Fatigue Risk Management Consultant 

Moderator:

  • Maxime Wauters, Senior Manager Safety & Regulatory Affairs, EBAA

The session will be practical and operationally focused, with time for questions and exchange with participants.

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