Lufthansa flight 469 was en route from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, on March 1 when it hit a severe patch of turbulence and had to divert to Washington. Seven people onboard went to the ...

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The manufacturer insists that the jet commands rapid, coordinated elevator and flaperon movements that can dampen turbulence ...

(CNN) — Most of us have experienced turbulence while traveling: when your plane flies through clashing bodies of air moving at widely different speeds. Severe turbulence can put even the most seasoned ...

For frequent travelers, a little bit of turbulence on a flight is a humdrum occurrence. The seatbelt light pops on, the pilot might offer a brief explanation over the speaker system, the ride gets ...

A recent study from researchers at the University of Reading in England provides some insight into how turbulence has changed over the past few decades. The paper's authors say their research ...

Turbulence has become more frequent. It's a trend American Airlines Capt. Dennis Tajer has experienced firsthand. For the safety of his passengers, Tajer, a pilot for over 30 years, said it's vital ...

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