Conference | Accessible Aviation in Brazil: A Methodological Framework for Systemic Airport Accessibility Evaluation

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Room H-1500 at Cirris Hamel + Online

PRESENTED IN ENGLISH BY:
Prof. Luiz Antonio Tonin

This presentation will introduce the Accessible Aviation project, a national initiative aimed at improving accessibility at Brazilian airports through a human-centered, systemic approach. It will highlight the evaluation methodology, the tools developed, and the project’s impact on fostering more inclusive air travel and society.

Luiz Antonio Tonin is an associate professor in the Department of Production Engineering at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, where he coordinates the bachelor’s program in production engineering. He is also a researcher at PSPLab/SimuCAD and holds a Ph.D., a master’s degree, and a bachelor’s degree in production engineering from UFSCar.

Since 2024, he has coordinated the “Accessible Aviation” project, a national initiative funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Ports and Airports that has established a standardized methodology for evaluating and certifying accessibility at Brazilian airports. His research combines ergonomic analysis, participatory design, and engineering methods to promote universal accessibility and improve the autonomy, ease of use, and safety of people with disabilities and limited mobility.