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Why air turbulence is increasing at an alarming rate, a danger to passengers: How the airline industry is trying to mitigate it

2025-07-30 11:18:12Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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Air turbulence is increasing at an alarming rate and is becoming increasingly dangerous for passengers and crews.

Recent events have brought into focus the growing risk from climate change, which is leading to stronger and more unpredictable air forces during flights.

A Singapore Airlines flight in 2024 was hit by extreme turbulence over Myanmar, with passengers reporting “blood on the ceiling” and a scene of utter chaos. Earlier, on a United Airlines flight over the Philippines, a flight attendant ended up with a broken arm and concussion after hitting the ceiling.

According to a study by Professor Paul Williams from the University of Reading, severe turbulence in clear air has increased by 55% since 1979, and by the middle of this century, it is expected to triple worldwide, with the greatest impact on airways over the North Atlantic and East Asia.

Turbulence is not only a nuisance for passengers, but a problem that costs the industry millions of dollars in aircraft damage and increased fuel consumption. To meet this challenge, companies and research institutes are investing in new technologies that aim to mitigate its effects.

One of them, the Austrian company Turbulence Solutions, has developed small devices called “flaplets,” which are placed on the wings of aircraft and automatically react to changes in air pressure, stabilizing the flight. According to tests, the technology can reduce the sensation of turbulence by over 80%.

Meanwhile, researchers in Sweden, the US and China are experimenting with artificial intelligence and advanced sensors to predict and control flight in turbulent conditions. AI has been used to analyze air flows and precisely control flight through “synthetic pumping” on aircraft wings.

NASA is testing specialized microphones that detect turbulence up to 300 miles away, while Lidar technology, similar to that used by autonomous cars, is being developed to create 3D maps of the air around aircraft.

However, new technologies are still in the testing phase and major challenges remain. Forecasts have improved, from 60% accuracy 20 years ago to around 75% today, but the lack of real-time data from aircraft and high-altitude air remains a barrier.

Another important initiative is Turbulence Aware by IATA, which collects data from commercial flights and distributes it in real time to companies such as Air France, EasyJet or Aer Lingus.

For passengers, apps like Turbli offer detailed turbulence forecasts along the route. However, experts warn that panic is often overblown and the best solution for now remains to fasten your seatbelt.

The industry is moving toward a future where technology will make flights smoother, but for now, turbulence is a reality we have to get used to.


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