Robert Sumwalt

Co-chair of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition, executive director of the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety at Embryer Aeronautical University, and former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Oct 17, 2024 • 10min

How To Eliminate Unapproved Parts In Aviation

Robert Sumwalt, co-chair of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition and former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins Lee Ann Shay to tackle the critical issue of unapproved aircraft parts. They discuss alarming incidents, like the TAP Air Portugal case involving counterfeit components. Sumwalt outlines the coalition's 13 strategic actions aimed at enhancing safety and accountability, emphasizing the importance of digitizing documentation and improving vendor accreditation. Collaboration is key to transforming aviation safety protocols!

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