Etihad Airways joins IATA's Turbulence Aware Programme
Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time, accurate reporting in turn helps pilots and flight dispatchers minimise the effects of turbulence and plot the smoothest and most efficient flight paths.
Etihad will deploy the platform across its entire fleet of almost 100 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, which will automatically share reports with IATA's programme.
The industry-wide programme will benefit from Etihad's vast and growing network, which will provide broader flight data coverage, both in the region and across the five continents where Etihad flies. The quality of the data continues to improve as more airlines join the programme.
Captain Majed Al Marzouqi, Interim Chief Operations and Guest Officer at Etihad Airways, said: 'As part of our commitment to safety, we are pleased to join IATA's Turbulence Aware programme and leverage our extensive network and fleet to support the industry in effectively managing turbulence. With real-time, accurate data, pilots can effectively navigate turbulence resulting in smoother journeys.'
Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA Regional Vice-President, Africa and Middle East, said: "Access to accurate and timely turbulence data is essential for enhancing flight safety and passenger comfort. We welcome Etihad Airways' participation in Turbulence Aware, which strengthens the industry's ability to mitigate the impact of turbulence in real time. Their contribution will further improve global coverage, ensuring flight crews have the information they need to make safer and more efficient operational decisions."
The quality of IATA's Turbulence Aware data improves as more airlines contribute to the platform. More than 25 airlines are participating in the programme with more than 2,600 aircraft operating the software, resulting in more than 51 million reports in 2024.
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. To learn more, visit etihad.com.
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