Chicago, IL – August 28, 2025
ENSCO’s Director of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Operations, Bill Edwards, will speak during the small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Executive Briefing at the 69th Air Safety Forum, hosted by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA). The event, held September 8–11, 2025 at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, brings together aviation safety leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders to explore the most pressing challenges facing the commercial flight community today. Edwards will speak at 10:30 a.m. local time on September 9.
A retired U.S. Army intelligence officer with over 35 years of experience in operational security, counterterrorism, and homeland defense, Edwards will share insights on the growing risks posed by sUAS and the practical steps the aviation sector must take to detect, manage, and mitigate these threats.
“As drone technology becomes more accessible and more capable, the risk to commercial aviation increases significantly. Preparing for this threat across both public and private aviation operations is essential to ensuring passenger safety and preserving the integrity of national airspace.”
— Bill Edwards, CPP, PSP, PCI, M.S., M.A.
Director of C-UAS Operations, ENSCO, Inc.
At ENSCO, Edwards leads the company’s expanding C-UAS mission, including the development of a training center and strategic programs that support safety professionals in evaluating and responding to evolving drone threats. His leadership in building interagency frameworks like the Theater Special Operations Command North’s (SOCNORTH) “Blue Network,” combined with executive experience in both federal and commercial security roles, positions him as one of the most respected voices on sUAS defense in the homeland security arena.
The ALPA Air Safety Forum is one of the longest-running aviation safety events in North America, providing a trusted platform for collaboration among pilots, regulators, technology leaders, and transportation officials.
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