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FORT WORTH, Texas — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will headline
the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) Industry Forum on April 29
at the Robert L. Crandall Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Duffy will be joined in
conversation by American CEO Robert Isom on the state of aviation safety in
2026.
"It is an honor to welcome Secretary Duffy to talk to leaders across the transportation industry about our top priority — safety,” Isom said. “American has long been a leader in the advancement of safety initiatives in partnership with the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and the rest of the aviation industry. This forum plays a key role in the future of transportation safety.”
The following day, Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau will be a
featured panelist, alongside American COO David Seymour, DFW Airport CEO Chris
McLaughlin and GE Aerospace President and CEO of Commercial Engines and
Services Mohamed Ali in a conversation about the role of SMS in different — but
connected — organizations. American has hosted the
annual SMS Industry Forum as a gathering of professionals across aviation,
government, transportation and more to exchange lessons learned, best practices
and ideas for improving safety.
“Our SMS Industry Forum is a top event for safety professionals each year
— one that American has proudly hosted for a decade,” Seymour said. “We’re
honored that Secretary Duffy, Deputy Administrator Rocheleau, Chris
McLaughlin and Mohamed Ali will be joining us this year to share their
insights.”
A recap of these two sessions will be posted on news.aa.com following the event.
Accredited members of the media can email mediarelations@aa.com for more information about
attending.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American
introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and
the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer
experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.