Tuesday, August 27, 2024 The International Civil Aviation Organization proposes new safety measures to address rising turbulence concerns, aiming to enhance global aviation safety standards. A global assembly of aviation regulators is convening in Montréal to deliberate on the industry’s future. Turbulence, a natural aspect of flying, emerged as a significant topic on the opening day of discussions.
Recent months have seen a surge in turbulence-related injuries, making it a focal point in the ongoing dialogue. A scientific consensus is emerging. A second paper, presented to the conference by Japan and Singapore, with co-sponsorship from the Philippines, Thailand, Airports Council International, and the International Air Transport Association, builds upon the findings of the Korean study by offering additional insights.
This paper provides robust scientific evidence suggesting that climate change could intensify weather patterns, potentially leading to an increase in turbulence-related incidents. The paper references recent data from the International Civil Aviation Organization’s ( ICAO ) 2024 Annual Safety Report, which reveals that turbulence was responsible for approximately 40% (24) of all accidents involving large aircraft in scheduled commercial operations last year. This was followed by accidents related to abnormal runway contact (8).
Additionally, the National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) reported similar findings. To address these issues, the paper sug.