As the International Civil Aviation Organization official responsible for development of Annex 19 safety management standards, John Illson is uniquely qualified to support SMS implementation for commercial air operators and other industry service providers. Comprehensive services include SMS implementation planning, training, emergency response development, and safety culture assessments.

Supporting civil aviation authorities and regional safety oversight organizations with the management of systemic safety risks. Leveraging extensive knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, John Illson has assisted regulatory authorities navigate ICAO State safety programme requirements.

Over 10 years of experience in the Advanced Air Mobility sector provides the expertise to support unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations - including the integration of AAM technologies into existing operating environments and supporting the development of regulations associated with emerging aviation technologies.

Ad-hoc consulting services provided to a wide range of clients including media outlets, private equity firms, and insurance brokers, to provide advice regarding specific aviation occurrences and strategic trends in the global air transportation system.

Decades of experience in flight operations as well as the development of international aviation policies and regulations provides the expertise and credibility to support a wide array of litigation.