Category: Weather

Aviation weather intelligence is a high consideration for the aviation industry. Pilots and passengers alike worry about flying in bad weather. The weather forecast is a crucial element of the pilot’s pre-flight checks, and flight operations will continually update their weather information during flight. 

For most people, flying is simply a means to an end. While flying, they are likely most concerned about the location of their seat than anything else. The most important part of their trip is the destination – whether they are returning home to see loved ones or arriving in an exciting location for a much-needed vacation.

Several new studies investigate the role weather plays in the spread or demise of the disease.

Learn through the lens of a meteorologist a lesson in using Weather in the Classroom.

For weeks, a split polar vortex, the effects of La Niña  and extreme weather events have converged to deliver some of the coldest weather in generations to the U.S. and Europe. A storm of this global magnitude has wreaked havoc on multiple industries and the customers they serve.

Recently, container ships have lost over 3,000 containers to bad weather. Mike Eilts, Senior VP – Weather, shows how weather insights can help ships navigate stormy seas.

The weather goes further than knowing what clothes to wear or whether you need to pack an umbrella. If you are a pilot, you know the importance of accurate weather patterns to make the right decisions. The responsibility of meteorological consultants has become increasingly important in the aviation industry. 

In aviation, staying on top of the weather is paramount to passenger, crew safety, and flight completion. Nearly every aviation operation is weather-dependent! Airline and airport de-icing protocols must be clear and actionable in the moment to prevent flight delays, cancellations, and other disruptive events.