Forecasting Bumpy Skies
Government weather agencies have high-tech tools for warning pilots about turbulence.
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Weather Wreaking Havoc
‘Non-extreme’ weather conditions are responsible for most U.S. flight delays, the FAA says.
‘Don’t Send Anybody’
The pilots of an EC-130 air tanker likely were unaware of other crews’ decisions to stop operations at a nearby fire site because of high winds, the ATSB says.
Upheaval
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Ice Buildup
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When Icing Becomes Routine
Remote Canadian airports often lack effective means of removing ice from departing aircraft, the TSB says in a report on a fatal 2017 accident.
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