UPRTA International announces quarterly webinar series

For immediate release

Washington D.C. May 12, 2026

Date of first event: June 17, 2026

UPRTA International is launching a webinar series dedicated to mitigating Loss of Control Inflight (LOC-I) risks. On a quarterly basis, UPRTA International will host expert speakers, provide practical insights, and facilitate interactive discussions focused on strategies to prevent LOC-I incidents. These webinars offer operators, training providers, and pilots the opportunity to engage with industry specialists and explore innovative approaches to safety.

Each quarter in 2026 will feature a compelling topic, with the fourth quarter dedicated to UPRTA International’s flagship event: the “UPRT Safety Summit for Pilots Worldwide”. All webinars are free.

This year’s lineup:

June 17, 2026 at 18:00Z: UPRTA’s Unified Upset Recovery Strategy

Subject matter experts will present UPRTA’s Unified Upset Recovery Strategy, which establishes a common approach by comparing guidance from the FAA, ICAO, IATA, and various OEMs.
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August 25, 2026 at 18:00Z: UPRTA International’s Accreditation Standard

UPRTA International will soon launch its new accreditation standard for training providers and operators, offering a framework for world-class UPRT programs. Leadership will explain the impact on pilots, training providers, and operators.
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November 17, 2026: UPRT Safety Summit for Pilots Worldwide

The UPRT Safety Summit for Pilots Worldwide is a one-day virtual event where aviation experts present best practices, strategies, and the association’s vision to eliminate LOC-I risks. This year’s agenda includes analysis of past LOC-I incidents, lessons learned, and updates from each UPRTA International team lead.
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Registration Information:

All webinars are free. Registration information is on the UPRTA International website:

About UPRTA, International

UPRTA International is a nonprofit association dedicated to driving upset training excellence in aviation to save lives globally. Guided by its core values of safety, leadership, empowerment, and commitment, the association develops and promotes best practices, information, tools, and resources that strengthen upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) across all sectors of aviation. By uniting global operators, regulators, training organizations, and industry experts, UPRTA International advances standards that help pilots recognize, respond to, and mitigate Loss of Control In-flight—enhancing operational safety on every flight.

Media Contact

Stuart “Kipp” Lau
Executive Vice President – Industry Liaison
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Association, International
Email: slau@uprta.org
Tel: (502) 649-3211
Website: www.UPRTA.org