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Re:One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence by mvkel on Tuesday May 21, 2024 @08:19AM (#40427423)
It may actually be improved radar tech, so finding smooth air is easier
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Re:One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence by voisin on Tuesday May 21, 2024 @08:26AM (#40427506)
The article states “ Turbulence is most commonly caused by aircraft flying through cloud but there is also "clear air" turbulence which is not visible on a jet's weather radar nor is it possible to predict.”

So are we just avoiding the storms? Or are “clear air” turbulence situations decreasing?

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