Aviation
How Real-Time Lightning Alerts Improve Airline Staff and Passenger Safety
TL;DR: Lightning is a dangerous threat to aviation operations, with aircraft being struck once every 1,000 flight hours. Lightning can cause physical damage, structural impact, and fuel system concerns on aircraft. Ground crews are at higher risk than aircraft, with around 300 people struck by lightning annually. Lightning-related incidents can lead to flight delays and […]
Mar 28, 2024·
7 min, 16 sec