Aviation operators face constant pressure to keep people safe and operations moving—especially when weather conditions change rapidly. From lightning and winter weather to pavement conditions and convective storms, environmental risk can disrupt airport and ground operations in seconds.

In this live, panel-style webinar, you’ll hear directly from aviation professionals at United Airlines, Harrisburg International Airport, and Menzies Aviation PBI who manage these challenges every day. With more than 80 years of combined experience, they will go beyond theory to share proven workflows, practical decision-making strategies, and real-world lessons from the field.

What You’ll Learn

During this interactive discussion, attendees will gain practical insights into:

• How airport and ground operations teams manage lightning and severe weather in real time

• When to pause, adjust, and safely resume operations during rapidly evolving conditions

• Why localized, site-specific weather intelligence is critical for confident decision-making

• How aviation teams coordinate across departments to protect staff while minimizing downtime

• Ways technology supports safety, efficiency, and business continuity during weather events

You’ll hear how operators integrate AEM’s Lightning Alert System and Sferic Maps into their daily workflows, boosting operational readiness and winter weather forecasting with around‑the‑clock support from certified meteorologists.