Aviation Media Expert - Dr Tony Stanton

Dr Tony Stanton has  experience providing subject matter expert interviews for media outlets around the world. Having been engaged extensively by the Australian Commonwealth as an expert witness in Courts and Tribunals, Tony is experienced in answering difficult questions in a way that most people can understand. Tony is always interesting to hear from and provides accurate opinions and analysis when it counts. His opinions are highly respected. 

CNN Aviation Expert

Dr Tony Stanton has appeared countless times live on air with CNN International and other CNN Networks. Tony has also been interviewed for News Radio and Newpaper outlets.

With very little notice Tony can be available to discuss his opinions on matters relating to emerging Aviation, Space or Safety.

Tony has an ability to convert complicated news into simple language that is both interesting and accurate.

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Expert Experience

Former Safety Regulator

Tony was a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) with the Australian Aviation Regulator - the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). At CASA he held various senior roles, such as Senior Manager of Flight Standards (policy and regulations) and Senior Manager of National Operations and Strategy (national operational teams).

Tony co-wrote the CASA Flight Examiner Handbook.

Current Pilot & Examiner

Tony's aviation experience includes appointments as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Pilot, Chief Flying Instructor, Head of Operations, and Board Member.

Tony is a highly experienced pilot, holding the highest level of licence - an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Tony is a Flight Examiner, meaning he is authorised to conduct flight tests for pilot licences and ratings.

Published Academic

Dr Tony Stanton (PhD, MAvMgmt, PGDipMgmt, FAIM) holds a range of tertiary qualifications including; a Doctorate (PhD), a Master of Aviation Management Degree, a Post Graduate Diploma of Management, and two Certificate IV's in Workplace Training & Assessment.  Tony has published academic journal articles, including establishing a psychological model known as the Compliance Behaviour Model.

Feedback

CNN Anchors

Thank you Dr Stanton, your insight has been fascinating...

Brianna Keilar and Boris Sanchez

CNN Anchors

CNN Producer

Thanks so much for your time today. We really appreciate your time and expertise!

Maeva Labbe-Maalouf

CNN Planning Producer

CNN Anchor

Thanks Dr Stanton. You have provided us with a really insightful perspective.

Christina Macfarlane 

CNN Anchor

CNN Producer

Great very helpful thank you!

Jessie Jezewski 

CNN Editorial Producer

Media Outlets we have worked with

CNN International

LIVE on air numerous times. CNN International reaches more than 347 million households worldwide.

News Corp

Interviewed whilst in Japan by Network News, syndicating to state mastheads across News Corp.

CNN Washington

LIVE on air with CNN Washington. Providing an expert an opion regarding the Potomac River accident.

Australian Flying

Engaged to provide a technical opinion regarding regulatory requirements under aviation law.

ABC News Radio

LIVE on air. Breakfast radio. How do extreme weather events effect airlines and airports?

Daily Telegraph

An opinion - Is it safe to fly in America?