Jenny Ward

UK Department for Transport

Setting Direction for the UK''s Future of Flight

Outlining the exciting vision of uncrewed and autonomous aircraft in the UK. Looking at the benefits these can deliver and the challenges we need to overcome to realise these. Highlighting our progress to date and exploring the role of Government, the regulator and industry in achieving our vision.

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Jenny Ward is the Deputy Director of Aviation Safety, Skills and Innovation in the Department of Transport. This is covers policy, legislation and programmes covering aviation safety, supporting skills for the industry, and leading on Future of Flight (particularly drones and advanced air mobility) and commercial spaceflight policies for the Department. She has a decade of experience in the civil service working with industry and other Governments to develop and deliver complex policies across energy, environment and transport. Prior to joining the civil service Jenny worked in technical consultancy and the private commercial sector.

Europe’s leading event dedicated to shaping the future of the airspace

Jenny Ward

UK Department for Transport

Setting Direction for the UK''s Future of Flight

About Jenny Ward

30 & 1 September 2025

10am-4pm Tuesday

10am-4pm Wednesday

ExCel Exhibition Centre,