Speaker Bio

Blair Cowles is Chief – International Collaboration at the International Centre for Aviation Innovation, where he leads global partnerships across air navigation service providers, regulators, research institutions, airports, and airlines. He previously spent 12 years with the International Air Transport Association as Regional Director for Safety and Flight Operations, advocating on behalf of member airlines across Asia-Pacific. Blair began his aviation career with Airways New Zealand, serving in a range of operational and leadership ATC roles. He holds an Executive MBA with additional academic qualifications in management, international relations, policing, and global business.