Lorne Cass

Lorne Cass is an executive leader with deep expertise in airline operations control, FAA air traffic management, airport efficiency, and aviation safety. He blends technical rigor with the ability to lead diverse teams through complex modernization, advancing safety, efficiency, and next-generation technologies including UAS, AAM, and eVTOL/ultra-short-ops. As the long-time industry lead for the FAA/Industry CDM initiative, he aligned airlines, airports, and regulators around shared operational frameworks. His roles with RTCA, FAA, and MITRE advisory committees reflect trusted leadership at the intersection of industry, government, and innovation. A U.S. Navy veteran, he leads with discipline and vision.