EVA Air remains at the forefront of innovation and advancing safety measures whenever possible. At the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh signed a cooperation agreement announcing EVA Air’s official membership in the IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform.

 As climate patterns shift, turbulence is becoming more frequent, presenting a growing consideration for flight safety and operational planning. To ensure the safety of passengers and crew, EVA Air has joined the global effort to enhance real-time turbulence data sharing and improve predictive safety measures through this cutting-edge platform.

"Although technology is becoming more advanced, turbulence is still one of the most difficult weather conditions to predict. Mild turbulence may cause the aircraft to shake, while severe turbulence may cause structural damage to the aircraft which is the most undesirable situation,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “We believe that joining Turbulence Aware will help pilots and dispatchers to analyze real-time data, plan and choose appropriate flight paths to avoid areas with higher turbulence risks, and ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft."

"We are delighted to have EVA Air join Turbulence Aware to further enhance the capabilities of crew and dispatchers around the world to improve flight safety, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort,” said IATA Director General Willie Walsh. “With the data reported by each airline, we can provide flight crews and dispatchers with a clearer picture, making the platform more helpful in reducing the impact of turbulence. In 2024, participating airlines generated a total of 51.8 million turbulence reports, a significant increase of 35% from 2023, which will be very beneficial in reducing the damage caused by turbulence."

The platform currently includes 28 airlines sharing reports from over 2,700 aircraft. Once the platform compiles the data, it delivers real-time turbulence information to pilots through images, enabling them to make timely route adjustments and avoid affected areas. EVA Air will initially deploy a total of 33 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to participate in collecting and reporting data.

IATA is a non-governmental organization that represents the global airline industry. It has approximately 350 airline members, accounting for more than 80% of global air transport volume, and EVA Air is a proud member. The association aims to support several aviation activities and assist in formulating key aviation industry policies.