Duane Edelman

Duane Edelman, ADF's founder and president, has been an active contributor to the evolution of standards for operations and safety through his association with organizations such as the FAA, ATA, SAE and NASA.

He has assumed leadership roles in the evolution and implementation of forward-looking initiatives that are defining the future of aviation. His focus is on how mission-critical data is collected, circulated and used to support profitable airline and airport operations.

A former pilot and manager at Northwest Airlines for over 35 years, Mr. Edelman possesses a thorough understanding of the processes involved in the development, publication and enforcement of industry guidelines. In addition, Mr. Edelman has a detailed knowledge of the workings of both industry associations and regulatory agencies.