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Posts Categorized: Aviation Weather

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Aviation Weather, News

Forecasting Bumpy Skies

Government weather agencies have high-tech tools for warning pilots about turbulence.

by Ed Brotak

Aviation Weather, News

Weather Wreaking Havoc

‘Non-extreme’ weather conditions are responsible for most U.S. flight delays, the FAA says.

by Ed Brotak

Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News

‘Don’t Send Anybody’

The pilots of an EC-130 air tanker likely were unaware of other crews’ decisions to stop operations at a nearby fire site because of high winds, the ATSB says.

by Linda Werfelman

Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News

Upheaval

Severe turbulence led to the Bell 212 pilots’ loss of control, engine damage and an attempted emergency landing, the TSB says.

by Linda Werfelman

Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News

Ice Buildup

Cutbacks in ice control operations preceded an A350’s slide off a Helsinki taxiway.

by Linda Werfelman

Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News

When Icing Becomes Routine

Remote Canadian airports often lack effective means of removing ice from departing aircraft, the TSB says in a report on a fatal 2017 accident.

by Linda Werfelman

Aviation Weather, Cabin Safety, News

Shaking Things Up

The NTSB is proposing a package of safety recommendations intended to prevent turbulence encounters and related injuries.

by Linda Werfelman

Aviation Weather, News

Stormy Weather

Disturbances on the sun have the power to disrupt activity on Earth, including the navigation and communications networks used in aviation.

by Ed Brotak

Aviation Weather, News

Inaccurate Weather Information Prompts NTSB Call for Change

Board recommends action to help forecasters cope with erroneous reports from weather sensors.

by Linda Werfelman

Aviation Weather, Data Sharing, News

Pact Calls for Improved Weather Reporting Over Data-Sparse Areas

An agreement between IATA and the World Meteorological Organization aims to draw more airlines into the program.

by Linda Werfelman

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