Emirates Enhances Flight Experience with New Advanced Turbulence Detection for Safer Trips

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Emirates to install advanced turbulence detection tech on all planes, joining IATA’s platform after a severe incident with Singapore Airlines.

Dubai-based luxury airline Emirates announced on Thursday that it will be installing advanced technology designed to detect severe turbulence on its planes. This move comes in response to a recent severe turbulence incident involving Singapore Airlines, which resulted in numerous passenger injuries and one fatality.

Emirates is set to join the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. This initiative includes the use of Ludo mPilot navigation software to enhance flight safety. The airline has already equipped 140 of its planes with this cutting-edge technology and plans to install it on every new aircraft added to its fleet, regardless of whether they are manufactured by Boeing or Airbus.

The decision follows an initial investigation into the Singapore Airlines incident, which revealed that an updraft had destabilized the plane, causing passengers to be thrown around the cabin while the pilots and autopilot worked to regain control.

By adopting this new turbulence detection technology, Emirates aims to enhance passenger safety and reduce the risks associated with severe turbulence during flights.

Dubai-based luxury airline Emirates announced on Thursday that it will be installing advanced technology designed to detect severe turbulence on its planes. This move comes in response to a recent severe turbulence incident involving Singapore Airlines, which resulted in numerous passenger injuries and one fatality.

Emirates is set to join the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. This initiative includes the use of Ludo mPilot navigation software to enhance flight safety. The airline has already equipped 140 of its planes with this cutting-edge technology and plans to install it on every new aircraft added to its fleet, regardless of whether they are manufactured by Boeing or Airbus.

The decision follows an initial investigation into the Singapore Airlines incident, which revealed that an updraft had destabilized the plane, causing passengers to be thrown around the cabin while the pilots and autopilot worked to regain control.

By adopting this new turbulence detection technology, Emirates aims to enhance passenger safety and reduce the risks associated with severe turbulence during flights.