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New Approach For Detecting Air Turbulence Shows Promise In Aviation Safety

Scientists have proposed a new and simplified method using data to detect turbulence anomalies.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Hits Turbulence By Tampa: 2 Injured

The aircraft was en route from New Orleans to Orlando when it encountered severe turbulence.

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Turbulence Injures 4 Flight Attendants On Japan Airlines Boeing 787

The incident took place when the aircraft was 150 km away from its destination airport.

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16 Injured When United Airlines Boeing 777 Hits Severe Turbulence

The incident took place as the flight was descending.

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Flying In Monsoon Season: Everything You Need To Know

Is flying through a thunderstorm as scary as others make it to be?

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Revealed: The Most Turbulent Routes In The World Where Your Flight May Get A Little Bumpy

The route between Santiago de Chile and Santa Cruz takes the top spot.

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These Are The North American Flight Routes Most Likely To Experience Turbulence

New data from Turbli identifies the routes most likely to give you a bumpy ride...

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This Startup Aims To Reduce Airliner Turbulence By 80%

Austria-based tech startup Turbulence Solutions is developing technologies to make flight smoother by eliminating up to 80% of turbulence.

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Do Private Jets Still Experience Turbulence?

On average, traveling on such aircraft offers a smoother ride than commercial airliners, but they are not immune.

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Severe Turbulence Injures 14 On Dubai Bound Emirates Airbus A380

The turbulence reportedly hit out of nowhere, with some passengers flung from their seats.

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Uncovered: Turbulence Did Not Kill Bombardier Challenger 300 Passenger Last March

The incident was caused by the aircraft's stabilizer trim.

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How Much Space Do You Need Behind An A380 To Prevent Wake Turbulence?

The sheer size of the plane creates more wake turbulence than a regular jet.

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How Do Pilots Determine If the Seatbelt Sign Should Be On?

When and why the most iconic sign in the cabin is illuminated.

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What Does The Term 'Heavy' Mean In An Aircraft's Call Sign?

Do you know the ins and outs of this terminology?

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Storms Affects Nearly 12,000 Passengers In New Zealand

Travelers have been reaching for the sick bags.

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What Are The Different Kinds Of Turbulence?

Comparing the different factors.

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Several Hospitalized After JetBlue Airbus A320 Hit Severe Turbulence

Seven passengers and one crew member were transported to hospital.

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Turbulence Ahead: El Niño Could Make For Bumpy Flying In Some Regions

Buckle up! In some parts of the world, winter flights may be more likely to experience clear air turbulence.

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Passenger Leaves In A Stretcher As 11 Injured Following Turbulence On Delta Airbus A350

The aircraft was on approach to Atlanta when turbulence struck.

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Predicting & Avoiding Wake Turbulence: A Pilot's Guide

Ensuring adequate space behind "supers" and "heavies."

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