The World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) 2025, taking place from 14-16 October in Xiamen, China, will bring together global aviation experts to address a wide array of pressing safety issues. Mark Searle, IATA’s Global Director of Safety, highlights the significance of holding the conference in China, given the country’s strong safety record in aviation. Improving Runway and Wildlife SafetyWSOC will also present groundbreaking tools aimed at improving runway safety. This year, IATA will introduce a more unified approach, leveraging ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) to create a comprehensive runway safety toolkit. This initiative aims to identify systemic issues, define improvement measures, and establish success metrics for enhanced runway safety globally.