Duncan Casey
UK Head of Airworthiness & Certification at Amazon Prime Air
Biography
Duncan is an aerospace engineer with over 21 years of experience in both traditional and innovative aircraft development, production, and R&D projects.
In his role as a Flight Test Engineer at BAE Systems, Duncan led the first UK flight trials introducing TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) onto a fast-jet platform. Starting in 2008, Duncan’s work expanded to experimental UAS technologies, where he led the testing and demonstration of airspace integration technologies, including early Sense and Avoid concepts that address today’s UAS challenges.
His broad experience has positioned him as a key contributor to industry groups dedicated to advancing safety frameworks for drone technology, including EASA’s RMT.230, UKRI’s FAIWG:AI, and the JARUS SRM Air Risk Task Force.
Currently, Duncan serves as the Head of Airworthiness & Certification for Prime Air in the UK, leading the rollout of the Prime Air drone delivery service to Amazon customers in the UK. He remains passionate about applying aerospace best practices in fast-paced, highly innovative environments that push the boundaries of conventional aviation.