Lufthansa Group has introduced the International Air Transport Association’s ‘IATA Turbulence Aware’ technology across its Lufthansa, SWISS, and Edelweiss Air brands allowing pilots to be more aware of turbulent weather movements and to act accordingly to avoid it.
With “IATA Turbulence Aware,” Lufthansa will collect anonymised data on turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time data provides pilots with accurate information about current atmospheric conditions. Through IATA Turbulence Aware, Lufthansa is making a significant contribution to improving the quality of data available to airlines worldwide. Lufthansa Group airlines Swiss International Air Lines and Edelweiss Air are also participating in “IATA Turbulence Aware.”
“IATA Turbulence Aware” is based on the swarm intelligence of the skies: thousands of aircraft worldwide are equipped with sensors that continuously measure the intensity of turbulence and send anonymised data to a central database. Pilots can view the data directly on their navigation map in the cockpit. Color-coded symbols indicate the location, altitude, time, and intensity of the measured turbulence. This real-time information supplements traditional weather forecasts and enables more precise flight planning.
Francesco Sciortino, Hub Manager Frankfurt, said: “With ‘IATA Turbulence Aware’, we are setting new standards for safety and comfort in aviation. This technology enables us to offer our passengers a smoother and more pleasant flight experience while making an important contribution to safety in global aviation.”
