Rising temperatures on planet Earth and climate change could mean we'll have less friendly skies. Here's why. Scientists link ...

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Turbulence is caused by eddies of “rough air” – a bit like waves becoming choppy at sea. The Federal Aviation Administration defines clear-air turbulence (CAT) as “sudden severe turbulence ...

While engineers have made progress in analyzing the threats of convective weather (or thunderstorm formation), clear air turbulence is not associated with moisture, and existing systems cannot ...

Time to head out of town and fly the “friendly skies”.  Obviously, you want some good weather to make for a smooth takeoff and landing. But inclement weather can be a challenge. Now, it depends on the ...

Scientific studies suggest that clear-air turbulence could double or triple by mid-century on popular routes such as the North Atlantic, but there is good news. “Assuming you have the jet stream ...

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, airlines experienced 14,802 turbulence encounters in the first half of 2024, marking a 78% increase compared to five years ago.

Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?