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Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Emirates has announced measurable progress in reducing incidents of unexpected severe turbulence across its global operations through a combination of advanced data-sharing, artificial intelligence, and real-time weather intelligence platforms. The airline said its multi-layered approach developed over the past year has already led to a “significant reduction” in severe turbulence events encountered unexpectedly by its flight crews. The initiatives are designed to enhance passenger comfort and operational safety amid a rise in clear-air turbulence worldwide. According to the carrier’s media release, Emirates has integrated three core systems into its flight operations ecosystem: SkyPath, Lido mPilot, and IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform. SkyPath, a predictive turbulence-detection technology, uses sensor and accelerometer data from aircraft systems and even onboard iPads to identify and report turbulence in real time. The system analyses eddy dissipation rate (EDR) data and combines it with ADS-B signals to improve predictive accuracy. Lido mPilot, developed by Lufthansa Systems, provides Emirates pilots with live graphical overlays of turbulence, weather fronts, and convection zones within their Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications. It allows crews to visualise risk areas instantly and adjust routing decisions while airborne. Meanwhile, Emirates’ participation in the IATA Turbulence Aware programme enables it to contribute to and benefit from a shared, industry-wide database of global turbulence reports. The programme pools anonymised flight data from multiple airlines to create real-time turbulence maps accessible to participating carriers. “While turbulence can never be entirely eliminated, Emirates’ adoption of these predictive and collaborative systems is aimed at minimising exposure to unexpected severe events,” the airline said in its statement. The airline said it will continue refining its predictive systems as part of a wider strategy to use artificial intelligence and data analytics in operational decision-making. The next phase involves deeper integration of real-time turbulence data into dispatch planning and automated weather model calibration. Emirates’ Chief Operations Officer, Adel Al Redha, said the initiative underscores the airline’s commitment to technological innovation and passenger safety. “We are investing in solutions that use the best of science, data, and collaboration to make every flight smoother and safer,” he said.

Emirates Uses AI And Real-Time Weather Intelligence To Cut Unexpected Turbulence

Aviation Today News Desk / November 2, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Emirates has announced measurable progress in reducing incidents of unexpected severe turbulence across its global operations […]

New Delhi, India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to carry out a comprehensive inspection of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) systems across its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This action comes after an incident in which the RAT deployed automatically on one of the airline’s aircraft during landing in Birmingham, UK. Boeing has also requested that other 787 operators report any similar occurrences worldwide. The DGCA has specifically instructed Air India to verify the stowage integrity of the RAT in all aircraft where the Power Conditioning Module (PCM) was recently replaced. The Ram Air Turbine serves as an emergency backup system, providing hydraulic and electrical power if the aircraft’s main engines fail. It operates by using the aircraft’s forward motion to spin a small turbine that extends from the fuselage underside. This ensures critical flight control systems and avionics remain operational during emergencies, such as dual-engine failures or complete electrical system loss. Notably, the RAT deployed during the June 2025 crash of Air India flight AI171 after a dual-engine flameout at Ahmedabad, resulting in the loss of 260 lives. The recent directive stems from an October 4, 2025, incident involving Air India flight AI117, flying from Amritsar (ATQ) to Birmingham (BHX), where the RAT deployed automatically at around 500 feet during descent. The aircraft landed safely, with all electrical and hydraulic systems reportedly functioning normally. According to the DGCA advisory, “Air India has been advised to review the work package of ‘D’ Check for the actions required in view of the change of PCM module, for any discrepancies.” The regulator noted that the RAT is rarely activated during routine operations and is typically reserved for critical failures, making any uncommanded deployment a serious concern. Air India confirmed that despite the unexpected RAT deployment, all onboard systems were stable throughout the flight. Following the incident, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) requested the DGCA to inspect the electrical systems on all Boeing 787s operating in India. In a letter, FIP President GS Randhawa highlighted that the Aircraft Health Monitoring (AHM) system had detected a fault in the Bus Power Control Unit (BPCU), which could have triggered the RAT deployment. The BPCU is essential for managing electrical power distribution, and any malfunction may activate backup systems. FIP emphasized that this incident points to potential systemic electrical vulnerabilities in the Boeing 787 and called for thorough inspections of all aircraft in the country. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated, “The DGCA is already on the job. Once we have more details, we will coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure preventive measures are implemented and such incidents are avoided in the future.” The DGCA has extended its review beyond Air India, requesting Boeing to provide a detailed report on preventive measures and to share information on similar uncommanded RAT deployments globally in recent years. This aims to identify any recurring patterns and enhance the safety protocols of the 787 fleet.

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DGCA Orders Air India To Reinspect RAT Systems On All 787s After Uncommanded Deploy

Aviation Today News Desk / October 17, 2025

New Delhi, India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to carry out a comprehensive inspection

Farrukhabad, India: A private jet operated by Jetserve Aviation Pvt Ltd skidded off the runway during takeoff at Mohammadabad airstrip in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad district on Thursday. All six people onboard, including two pilots and four passengers, escaped unhurt. The aircraft, registered as VT-DEZ, reportedly veered off the runway and came to rest in nearby grass after skidding for nearly 400 metres. The incident occurred around noon when the jet was preparing to depart from the unregulated airstrip. According to reports, those onboard included Ajay Arora, Deputy Managing Director of Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients Pvt Ltd; Sumit Sharma of the State Bank of India; Rakesh Tikku, Vice President (Operations); and Manish Kumar Pandey, the company’s Uttar Pradesh project head. The flight was being piloted by Nasib Baman and Prateek Fernandes. While no injuries were reported, the aircraft sustained minor structural damage, particularly in the nose section, which appeared to have tilted into the soil following the runway excursion. Officials said that low tyre pressure may have contributed to the incident. According to NDTV, local authorities stated that the pilot was aware of reduced tyre pressure prior to takeoff but proceeded nonetheless. Officials from the district administration and the local police reached the scene shortly after the incident to inspect the site. The fire brigade was not informed in advance about the scheduled flight, and there were claims that the required treasury fees for airstrip use had not been deposited. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the runway excursion and assess whether standard safety procedures were followed. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to review technical and operational aspects once the aircraft is recovered.

Aircraft Crashes

Private Jet Skids 400 Metres Off Runway At Mohammadabad Airstrip, 6 Escape Unhurt

Aviation Today News Desk / October 10, 2025

Farrukhabad, India: A private jet operated by Jetserve Aviation Pvt Ltd skidded off the runway during takeoff at Mohammadabad airstrip

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DGCA Orders Air India To Reinspect RAT Systems On All 787s After Uncommanded Deploy

Private Jet Skids 400 Metres Off Runway At Mohammadabad Airstrip, 6 Escape Unhurt

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