JetZero today announced Steve Dickson will join its Board of Advisors. Administrator Dickson, a tireless safety advocate, most recently served as the 18th administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) where he led the agency's turnaround, ensuring the FAA regained the public's trust and its stature as the premier aviation authority in the world. Dickson presided over the recertification of the 737 MAX - flying the airplane himself to validate that it was safe to resume commercial passenger service. During his tenure at the FAA, he ensured the continued availability, and the safe and efficient operation of the U.S. air traffic control system during the COVID-19 pandemic, and directed the policy evolution of the commercial space, drone and advanced air mobility sectors.
"Steve's extensive experience in safety, training and certification will bring valuable knowledge to the Advisor team as we prepare for our full-scale demonstrator to fly in 2027," said Tom O'Leary, co-founder and chief executive officer of JetZero. "The merits of a new airplane shape with an already-established Part 25 certification process and Part 121 operations are clear and will enable us to improve upon every aspect of flight. We are thrilled to welcome Steve to the team as we work through testing and set our sights on demonstration and certification."
Prior to the FAA, Dickson was the senior vice president – Flight Operations for Delta Air Lines, where he was responsible for the safety and operational performance of Delta's global flight operations, in addition to pilot training, pilot standards, operational quality assurance and regulatory compliance. He flew as a line pilot in the Captain's chair on the Airbus A320 family, the Boeing 767, 757, and 737. Early in his Delta career he served as a first officer and second officer on the 727 aircraft.
A former United States Air Force Officer and F-15 fighter pilot, Dickson spent his career advocating for Safety Management Systems and improvements to the operational performance of the National Airspace System. This included serving as chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operations Committee, and as a member of the Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee and NextGen Implementation Task Force.
"I am excited to work with the great team at JetZero to help bring this innovative design to reality for both commercial operations and military applications," said Dickson. "The blended wing-body (BWB) design has the potential for unprecedented improvements in efficiency and performance. It will be a game-changer for the commercial aviation sector."
Dickson joins Advisory Board members:
In addition to Dickson, JetZero has recently welcomed other key leaders to the team, including:
The partnership will commence with Unilode providing ULD management to MJets Air Sdn Bhd, the commercial air cargo unit within MAC.
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