Extreme Turbulence On Amsterdam-Bound Flight Hospitalizes Passengers Everyone who’s flown has experienced it; the harsh wind flowing against the hull of the plane, the shaking, the sputtering of the plane engine. At the very least, turbulence is a mildly uncomfortable experience. However, for the passengers of a U.S. Delta Airlines flight turbulence went beyond just… Continue reading Turbulence and You: How Turbulence Can Impact Day-to-Day Travel
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Southwest Winds and Heavy Rain in Istanbul: The Importance of Weather Intelligence for the Aviation Industry
As the aviation industry becomes more complex every day, technological advances play an important role in both flight safety and efficiency. The use of artificial intelligence, especially in weather conditions, has become critical for more effective management of aviation operations. However, despite all these technological solutions and advanced infrastructure, weather conditions can still seriously affect… Continue reading Southwest Winds and Heavy Rain in Istanbul: The Importance of Weather Intelligence for the Aviation Industry
Transforming Weather into a Strategic Advantage for Mobility and Transportation
In the fast-evolving world of logistics, transportation, and mobility, weather plays a crucial role in maintaining operational efficiency. As climate patterns become increasingly unpredictable, businesses need advanced solutions to manage weather-related risks and optimize performance. At Buluttan, we provide the tools to seamlessly integrate weather data into business strategies, transforming weather from a potential disruption… Continue reading Transforming Weather into a Strategic Advantage for Mobility and Transportation
Impact of Adverse Weather on Aviation
Adverse weather once again disrupted flight operations across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 2, 2024, grounding major airlines like Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia. Flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah faced delays, cancellations, and diversions. High-traffic routes to cities like Istanbul, Nairobi, and Singapore were particularly affected. This… Continue reading Impact of Adverse Weather on Aviation
Paris 2024 Olympics: Extreme Weather Continues to Disrupt the Games
The Paris 2024 Olympics, set against the picturesque backdrop of the City of Light, has been a stage for remarkable athletic achievements and a battleground against nature’s unpredictable elements. Extreme weather conditions, including unprecedented heatwaves, torrential downpours, and severe thunderstorms, have significantly disrupted the Games. These conditions have forced event postponements and venue evacuations and… Continue reading Paris 2024 Olympics: Extreme Weather Continues to Disrupt the Games
Insights from Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Report
As the world grapples with unprecedented climate conditions, the urgency of addressing climate change has never been more evident. Just this week, the globe shattered heat records for two consecutive day, underscoring the immediate impacts of our warming planet. Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insights Report delves deep into the evolving landscape of climate-related risks… Continue reading Insights from Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Report
The Rising Threat of Severe Weather Around the Globe
Severe weather events are no longer rare but have become increasingly common and devastating worldwide. These events profoundly impact communities, economies, and the environment, highlighting the urgent need for robust measures to mitigate and adapt to these extreme weather patterns. Recent incidents in Croatia, the United States, Switzerland, and across Europe underscore this pressing issue.… Continue reading The Rising Threat of Severe Weather Around the Globe
Earth’s Hottest June on Record: What It Means for Our Planet
In June 2023, global temperatures hit record highs, marking the hottest June since records began. As the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported, this alarming trend is part of 13 consecutive months of record-breaking temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that such temporary breaches of the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels highlight the… Continue reading Earth’s Hottest June on Record: What It Means for Our Planet
Nature’s Wrath: Hurricanes
Hurricanes are one of the natural phenomena that reveal the power of the atmosphere with their magnificence and especially with the traces of destruction they leave behind. The scientific classification of hurricanes is that storms with speeds exceeding 74 mph. However, hurricanes are too complex meteorological events to be dismissed as storms. For example, during… Continue reading Nature’s Wrath: Hurricanes
How Does Turbulence Form and How to Take Precautions?
What is Turbulence? The term turbulence refers to the irregularity in the flow of a moving stream. This irregularity is generally caused by sudden changes in pressure in the region, but it can also be triggered by factors such as changes in wind speed and direction, surface roughness, temperature differences, and jet streams. These changes… Continue reading How Does Turbulence Form and How to Take Precautions?