Disturbances on the sun have the power to disrupt activity on Earth, including the navigation and communications networks used in aviation.
The term space weather is used to describe conditions in space, particularly between the sun and the Earth. Of greatest concern are solar events that have a significant impact on the Earth in general and aviation activities in particular, especially through their effects on communication and navigation systems and increased radiation risks for passengers and crews.
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Severe turbulence led to the Bell 212 pilots’ loss of control, engine damage and an attempted emergency landing, the TSB says.
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The NTSB is proposing a package of safety recommendations intended to prevent turbulence encounters and related injuries.
Aircraft-based weather observations suffer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
