Mr. Alton Sanders (Boeing): The User Perspective on Safety, Standards, and Digital Transformation in Aerospace”

What does it take to make standards truly work in high-stakes industries like aerospace?In this episode, we speak with Alton Sanders (Boeing), a leading expert in standards management with over 40 years of experience.From aircraft safety to digital transformation, Alton shares how standards shape every aspect of aerospace engineering—often in ways that are invisible but mission-critical. He explains why even the smallest components can have major consequences, and how better-designed standards directly improve quality, safety, and efficiency.The conversation also explores a key shift facing industries worldwide: the move from traditional document-based standards to structured, digital data. As engineering systems become more advanced, standards must evolve to remain usable, reliable, and relevant. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why standards are fundamental to safety in aerospaceHow user experience can make or break a standardThe real challenges of applying standards in practiceWhy digital standards are the future—and what’s at stake