Airplanes
will now be even more prepared for bad weather.
The International
Air Transport Association (IATA) is combining with The
Weather Company to provide enhanced data for its turbulence reports.
Participating airlines can now give their pilots even more
information about possible bad weather. The airlines and air traffic
controllers will also have a better handle on flight arrival and departure
times because of the weather, among other things, since turbulence can be
disruptive and impactful in so many ways.
IATA is the leading trade group representing primarily North
American airlines, and The Weather Company is one of the world’s most
accurate forecasters.
Accessing real-time, accurate turbulence information enables
pilots and dispatchers to choose optimal flight paths, avoid turbulence and fly
at optimum levels to maximize fuel efficiency.
“As weather grows more impactful due to a changing climate, it’s
critical now more than ever for aviation leaders to incorporate accurate,
real-time, globally scaled weather data and insights within decisions,” said
Ravi Vanmali, head of aviation for The Weather Company. “Reliable weather data
and forecasts, combined with human expertise, can help airlines and pilots plan
around inclement weather and turbulence, improve crew and passenger safety, and
mitigate impact to the bottom line.”
“It is our aim
to make access to turbulence-related data as simple as possible. By
collaborating with The Weather Company, IATA Turbulence Aware data will be
available to pilots and dispatchers through existing flight deck and flight
planning applications and tools, enhancing the decision-making process in
turbulence mitigation and avoidance,” said Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice
President Commercial Products & Services.
Turbulence
Aware significantly improves turbulence reporting and avoids excess fuel
consumption. The turbulence program was initiated in 2018.
There are 21
airlines and more than 2,000 aircraft that provide daily reports for the
platform.
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