05-06-2024, 02:22 AM
" "Airlines look to turbulence data, but shy from more seatbelt curbs"
DUBAI, June 4 (Reuters) - Airlines are showing more interest in turbulence prediction technology after two headline-grabbing incidents in recent weeks, but are holding back from making passengers stay in seatbelts at all times, according to global airline body IATA.
A dramatic loss of altitude on a Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI), opens new tab flight last month led to dozens of injuries and the first death linked to plane turbulence in 25 years. Days later, 12 more were injured as a Qatar Airways flight hit turbulence."
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospa...turbulence.
DUBAI, June 4 (Reuters) - Airlines are showing more interest in turbulence prediction technology after two headline-grabbing incidents in recent weeks, but are holding back from making passengers stay in seatbelts at all times, according to global airline body IATA.
A dramatic loss of altitude on a Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI), opens new tab flight last month led to dozens of injuries and the first death linked to plane turbulence in 25 years. Days later, 12 more were injured as a Qatar Airways flight hit turbulence."
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospa...turbulence.