IATA partners with The Weather Company

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is collaborating with The Weather Company to further distribute the former’s Turbulence Aware data. The majority of North American airlines using the Weather Company’s insights can now access Eddy Disruption Rate (EDR) turbulence information directly though the Weather Company’s tools, which will be enabled as an additional data layer. This real-time information will enable pilots and dispatchers to select optimal flight paths, avoiding turbulence and increasing fuel efficiency. “As weather grows more impactful due to a changing climate, it’s critical now more than ever for aviation leaders to incorporate accurate, real-time, globally-scaled weather data and insights within decisions,” commented Ravi Vanmali, head of aviation for The Weather Company. 21 airlines currently participate in the IATA Turbulence Aware Platform, with more than 2,000 aircraft generating data daily and contributing to over 380 million turbulence observations being generated in 2023.