Singapore Airlines joins IATA’s turbulence network to boost flight safety after deadly SQ321 incident

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware platform, a global network for real-time turbulence data exchange, The Straits Times has reported. The move follows a severe turbulence incident in May 2024, when Singapore-bound flight SQ321 from London encountered extreme turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in one passenger’s death and dozens of injuries. SIA, along with its budget arm Scoot, Asiana Airlines, and British Airways, signed up for the platform on December 10. So far in 2024, six airlines have joined Turbulence Aware, including Cathay Pacific and Emirates earlier in the year. Launched in 2019 with two airlines, Turbulence Aware now has over 25 carriers sharing data from more than 2,600 aircraft. The platform aims to help pilots avoid turbulent areas by providing instant turbulence reports, complementing traditional tools like weather maps and pilot reports.<br/>