Keep passengers and crew safe and fuel costs down
Turbulence is on the rise, and current tracking tools fall short due to imprecise location, subjectivity and time lag. To protect passengers and crew, pilots often keep seatbelt signs on and change altitude, which can cause discomfort and fuel inefficiency. Accurate, real-time turbulence data is essential for better decision-making and smoother flights.
Turbulence poses serious safety risks, injuring passengers who are not wearing seatbelts. Cabin crew are particularly at risk. It can even force flight diversions, adding cost and inconvenience. Without precise data, pilots may take overly cautious routes, increasing fuel use. Real-time sharing of turbulence events would empower pilots to act confidently and efficiently.
Airlines Involved
Access accurate, objective, aircraft-generated data
With objective, automated, in-situ turbulence reports, dispatchers, pilots and cabin attendants can:
- Know exactly where turbulence and smooth air are, and take appropriate action
- Be able to reassure passengers and cabin attendants
- Optimize fuel burn
Contribute to better situational awareness for all
By contributing objective, automated, in-situ turbulence reports, commercial and business aviation can:
- Help provide a more complete picture of atmospheric turbulence
- Improve the accuracy of turbulence data at different altitudes
- Work towards increasing global coverage and eliminating blind spots