Top Safety Threats

D10X Worskhop Outcomes

Between 2023 and 2025, we conducted a series of workshops across various regions to identify the top safety threats in each area. This map outlines the top threats identified during these collaborative sessions.
It is intended to provide a general overview of the threats perceived at the time of the workshops. Please note that the outcomes presented here reflect only the views of the workshop attendees from each region. This map is provided for indicative purposes only and does not constitute an official source of data or safety assessment of any kind.

OPERATIONAL THREATS

- Ground handling
- Unruly passengers
- Dangerous goods on board

SYSTEMIC THREATS

- Human resources management
- ATC Complexity
- Too many sources of information

EMERGING THREATS

- Cyber security threats
- Airport operations disruptions
- Climate change

OPERATIONAL THREATS

- Lack of pilot skills/experience
- Ramp safety
- Severe weather

SYSTEMIC THREATS

- Weakness in ATC
- Economic pressure
- Use of local language

EMERGING THREATS

- Over reliance in automation
- Lithium batteries
- GNSS interferences

OPERATIONAL THREATS

- GNSS interference
- Congested airspace
- Technical in-service issues

SYSTEMIC THREATS

- Human resources management
- Fatigue management
- Lack of safety culture

EMERGING THREATS

- Economic pressure
- Conflict zones
- Mental health issues

OPERATIONAL THREATS

- Ground ops / GSE management
- Multiple MEL item open
- Undeclared loading

SYSTEMIC THREATS

- Lack of training
- Economic pressure
- Human resources management

EMERGING THREATS

- Cost of spares
- Cyber security
- Lack of audit of third party companies

OPERATIONAL THREATS

- GNSS interference
- Congested airspace
- Technical in-service issues

SYSTEMIC THREATS

- Human resources management
- Fatigue management
- Lack of safety culture

EMERGING THREATS

- Economic pressure
- Conflict zones
- Mental health issues

OPERATIONAL THREATS

- Wildlife hazards
- Airport ops disruptions
- Dangerous goods
- Unstabilised approach

SYSTEMIC THREATS

- Economic pressure
- Supply chain issues
- Human resources management
- Conflict zones

EMERGING THREATS

- Cyber security
- Climate change
- GNSS jamming