New research by Paul Williams at the University of Reading highlights a concerning trend: clear-air turbulence is increasing due to climate change. Analysis shows that severe cases have risen by 55% since the 1970s and may quadruple along busy routes in the coming decades, causing safety concerns for aviation. Clear-air turbulence, unlike typical turbulence triggered by weather, occurs unexpectedly due to the dynamics of jet streams. These findings suggest a future where passengers may experience much bumpier flights as climate conditions continue to evolve.
"Based on Williams's research, severe clear-air turbulence has increased by 55% since the 1970s, and it's only going up. Over the next few decades, turbulence is expected to quadruple along some busy routes."
"Clear-air turbulence, in simple terms, is turbulence that's not caused by clouds or stormsâmeaning that, for flight crews, it can essentially appear out of the blue."
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