IFA WHITTLE SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENTS

1. In 2009 to Mr Andre Maumus, ex-Airbus
   In recognition of his personal contribution to the development and certification of highly integrated and complex aircraft systems and his efforts internationally to ensure their safety in relation to accident prevention.
   
   
2. In 2008 to Lt-Col RNLAF James C W Mac Gillavry and Lt-Col RNLAF Rik J M van Zwol, Military Aviation Authority of the Netherlands.
   The award was given ‘In recognition of their contribution to the formation of the Military Aviation Authority in the Netherlands (MAA-NLD) and the introduction of a new regulatory framework based on a total aviation safety concept. Significant and positive developments in military aviation safety in the Netherlands.
   
   
3. In 2007 to Steve Swift, Principal Engineer Airframe Durability, Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
   For leading the international development of the 'diamond', a methodology that demystifies the theory of structural inspection, helping designers, operators and regulators cooperate to keep aircraft safe from cracks and corrosion.
   
   
4. In 2006 to Stuart Matthews, President & CEO Flight Safety Foundation
   In recognition of his personal contributions and leadership in international aviation safety by identifying high risk areas, developing interventions, and providing these interventions to the international aviation community to reduce the risk of an accident.
   
   
5. In 2005 to David Lui, General Manager, DragonAir Ltd
   In recognition of his leadership of the DragonAir Engineering Team’s development and implementation of its own unique Aircraft Technical Management System.
   
   
6. In 2004 to Cliff Edwards, Shell Aviation Limited
   In recognition of his personal contribution tot he evolution, development and promotion of structured safety management systems throughout the aerospace industry.
   
   
7. In 2003 to Michael Arthur Spencer, BSc FREng – Technical and Quality Director, Rolls-Royce plc.
   In recognition of his personal contribution to the safe design and in-service management of civil aero engines over the last 25 years.
   
   
8. In 2002 to Yves Morier, Regulation Director of JAA
   In recognition of his leadership in the evolution of the European aviation safety regulations, the JAR’s, and his major contribution in the harmonisation of the European and North American Certification standards and processes.
   
   
9. In 2001 to the Airbus International Airworthiness & Safety Cooperation Team
   In recognition of their contribution to the enhancement of civil aviation global safety through proactive assessment, development and implementation of assistance programs, creation of regional aviation safety oversight organisations and cooperation with ICAO.
   
   
10. In 2000 to the “Maintenance Error Decision Aid” (MEDA) Team of the Boeing Airplane Company
    In recognition of their development and implementation of a structured investigation process to determine the cause of maintenance errors in airline operations and develop corrective actions to avoid them.
    
    
11. In 1999 to Helen Muir, OBE, MA, PhD, Cpsychol, AFBPS, FRAeS Professor of Aerospace Psychology and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University, UK
    In recognition of her contribution to improved airline cabin safety through the application of human factors in the field of passenger behaviour in emergencies.
    
    
12. In 1998 to Ahmad Abdulla Al-Zabin, Deputy Director General (Engineering Affairs), Kuwait Airways Corporation
    In recognition of his personal contributions to the development of air safety in Kuwait Airways and to the rebuilding of the airline after the invasion of Kuwait in 1990.