A4A NDT FORUM

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown Hotel
September 21-23, 2026

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2026 Keynote Speaker

Jackie Black

Division Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division

Jackie Black will be this year’s keynote speaker for the A4A Nondestructive Testing Forum. Black is a Division Manager of the Aircraft Maintenance Division at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Register Before August 15 for Discount Registration

Join us for the premier aviation-related nondestructive testing event of the year — the A4A Nondestructive (NDT) Forum. Engage with industry leaders, explore new technologies and discuss current trends. Register before August 15 and receive a $100 discount on registration. Click here to register now.

Panel Highlights

Aerospace NDT at an Inflection Point — Workforce, Standards, Demand and Automation

Aerospace NDT is at a critical inflection point as demand grows, technician capacity tightens, standards evolve and automation reshapes inspection and training. Moderated by Justin Madden, A4A Vice President, Safety and Operations, this cross-industry panel will discuss how aerospace NDT must evolve to address workforce constraints, changing standards, growing inspection demand and emerging automation—while preserving safety, compliance and technical excellence.

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Garra Liming Director, Government Affairs, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
Jim MacMillan Manager/Instructor, Applied Technical Services
Karl Ries Director, Quality Control | Chief Inspector, American Airlines
Sheldon McCrackin Digital Leader, Waygate Technologies
FAA Perspectives on Engine NDT Across the Safety Lifecycle

This panel connects engine NDT to the full aviation safety lifecycle—spanning design, production, ICA, continued operational safety and closed-loop feedback. Moderated by Todd Berkey — A4A managing director, technical operations — this cross-functional FAA panel will frame NDT as an integrated safety enabler and show how FAA oversight functions connect across the engine lifecycle to support safe, reliable operations.

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Lana Boler AFS-320 Group Manager for the Airman and Special Programs Sections, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Tom Matzen Branch Manager Aircraft Evaluation Division Air Carrier, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Wego Wang Aerospace Engineer, Federal Aviation Adminstration (FAA)

ABOUT THE A4A NDT FORUM

The Airlines for America Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum is an engaging forum enabling NDT professionals and industry leaders to meet each year and discuss current trends, issues and successes in NDT methodologies.

The Forum draws airline personnel and participants from various disciplines, including equipment designers, technicians, vendors, regulatory authorities, OEMs and MROs. The Forum exhibit hall features displays, including the latest NDT and related equipment, processes and services.

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A CALL FOR PAPERS

Did you know that presenters at the 2026 Airlines for America (A4A) Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum will receive complimentary registration if confirmed to speak? We are now accepting abstracts from prospective speakers for the Nondestructive Testing Forum on all aspects of NDT.

Don’t miss this chance to leave your mark on the industry — submit your abstract today.

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Kick-Off Tour

To kick off this year’s event, we’re offering a tour 12-3 p.m. Monday of Nordam facility in Tulsa. This optional tour has limited capacity, so attendance is on a first come, first served basis. Transportation to the event will depart from the Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown Hotel on Monday, Sept 21, at noon and return by 3:00 p.m.

We extend our gratitude to NORDAM for sponsoring this exclusive kick-off tour for the Forum.

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Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, NORDAM is one of the world’s largest independently owned aerospace companies, employing 2,500 stakeholders across multiple facilities in North America and Europe.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The A4A Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum will be held September 21-23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown Hotel.

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ASNT CERTIFICATION

Recertification points are required to apply for renewal of ASNT Level III NDT certification. Attendance at any of the NDT Forum technical sessions/presentations earn ASNT Level III NDT recertification points at the rate of one point per three contact hours under the 25-point system. Each NDT-related technical session/presentation attended will require a signature from the session chair or session monitor to qualify for points.

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