IATA turbulence-aware coverage of Latin America increased | News

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware coverage of Latin America has significantly improved as Aeromexico becomes the latest airline to join the program.

The inclusion of Aeromexico brings turbulence incident coverage across Latin America to more than 3,200 flights per day – an increase of 25% compared to 2024. Aeromexico’s reporting includes data from Boeing’s 90 aircraft fleet, supported by Boeing’s additional capabilities that enable real-time observations of weather and turbulence.

IATA’s Turbulence Aware collects anonymized turbulence reports from flights operated by more than 30 participating airlines worldwide. This collected data is then shared with airlines almost immediately, giving pilots a near real-time view of the turbulence ahead of their aircraft. This gives pilots the information needed to take mitigation measures, whether it be suspending meal service, turning on the seat belt sign or diverting the flight where possible.

“Timely turbulence data helps airlines improve safety and passenger comfort. Each new airline that joins Turbulence Aware expands its coverage and helps all participants. Aeromexico’s participation is particularly important as it is the first major airline from the Latin American region to join. We look forward to others from the region further strengthening the offering by following Aeromexico’s lead,” said Peter Cerda, IATA’s Regional Vice President of the Americas.

“We are excited to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware program and leverage our extensive network and fleet to support the industry in managing turbulence more effectively. Accurate, real-time data allows pilots to better navigate turbulence, resulting in smoother journeys for our passengers,” said Cuitlahuac Gutierrez, SVP, Institutional Relations, Government, Airports and Industry Affairs at Aeromexico.