EVA Air Joins IATA's Turbulence Aware Platform to Enhance Flight Safety

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EVA Air has officially joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware platform, further strengthening its commitment to flight safety and operational efficiency.

The announcement was made during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), where a cooperation agreement was signed by EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh.

With shifting climate patterns contributing to more frequent and unpredictable turbulence, Turbulence Aware provides real-time data that allows airlines to enhance route planning and in-flight safety. EVA Air will integrate the platform by deploying 33 of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to contribute to and benefit from the global turbulence data network.

The Turbulence Aware platform aggregates anonymized turbulence reports from 28 participating airlines and more than 2,700 aircraft. These reports are transformed into real-time visual data that flight crews can access during operations, enabling timely course adjustments to avoid turbulent zones. In 2024 alone, the platform processed 51.8 million turbulence reports—an increase of 35% from the previous year.

By joining this initiative, EVA Air aims to support enhanced flight safety, improved fuel efficiency, and greater passenger comfort. The collaboration also underscores the airline’s proactive approach in adopting advanced digital tools to manage increasingly complex weather challenges.

IATA, a leading industry association with approximately 350 member airlines representing over 80% of global air traffic, continues to drive safety, innovation, and policy development across the aviation sector.