Strategic Decision-Making in Aviation Manufacturing
Our 2025 Focus
This year, the Vantage Point Speaker Series is exploring the intersection of people, technology and business innovation. In an era of rapid transformation driven by technology and high traffic demand, how are leaders shaping the future of business in the aviation ecosystem?
Thursday, March 27, 12 p.m. ET (via Zoom)
In this live webinar, you’ll hear from Santiago Saltos, regional safety director at Airbus Latin America and Caribbean, as he explores the complexities of strategic decision-making in aviation manufacturing. You’ll gain insights into how industry leaders balance aviation safety, business risks and regulatory compliance while managing operational and strategic challenges at a high level. This live event will provide a unique look at how the aviation manufacturing sector navigates evolving regulations, mitigates risks and drives innovation in a dynamic global industry by focusing on improving aviation safety. Register today!
About the Speaker
Santiago Saltos is the regional safety director for Latin America and the Caribbean at Airbus. Since joining Airbus in 2019, he has led safety initiatives impacting Airbus customers and collaborated with key industry stakeholders to enhance aviation safety in the region. Previously, he spent over a decade as head of tech ops and safety for the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). At ALTA, Santiago developed solid skills addressing the different issues affecting the airline industry in the region, from maintenance and engineering to industry affairs and aviation safety.
Saltos is an active member of the International Civil Aviation Organization Regional Aviation Safety Group – Pan America (RASG-PA), where he serves as co-chair of the Regional Aviation Safety Team. He is also the chairman of the Aviation Committee for Miami’s Beacon Council and a board member and founder of ICARO Aviator’s Club in South Florida.
Saltos is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration focused on Airline Management. He also holds a master’s degree in Travel and Tourism from Florida International University and is a certified professional coach.