# Emirates Joins IATA Turbulence Aware Platform
Emirates has taken a major step to strengthen flight safety and passenger comfort by joining IATA's Turbulence Aware Platform — and it is the first airline in the world to integrate that real-time turbulence data directly within Lido mPilot, the mobile navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems.
The move follows a series of high-profile turbulence incidents across the global aviation industry that have renewed focus on proactive data-sharing solutions.
Real-Time Turbulence Data Across 140+ Aircraft
Emirates has equipped more than 140 aircraft with onboard software that automatically transmits atmospheric pressure readings to the cockpit. That data is then combined with Lufthansa Systems' Lido mPilot to give pilots up-to-the-minute, highly accurate turbulence information and forecasts.
With this intelligence, pilots can identify turbulent zones early and plot alternative flight paths — improving safety, reducing passenger discomfort, and optimising fuel use.
First Airline to Integrate IATA Platform Within Lido mPilot
Emirates' distinction as the first carrier to connect the IATA Turbulence Aware Platform inside the latest version of Lido mPilot represents a significant industry milestone. Lido mPilot provides pilots with terminal charts, real-time enroute mapping, and Airport Moving Map (AMM) functionality — and the live turbulence overlay adds a powerful safety layer.
Captain Hassan Alhammadi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at Emirates, said the airline is "fully committed to operational safety and the comfort of passengers" and that the collaboration is intended to advance the whole industry's understanding of and response to turbulence.
New Fleet Will Include Technology as Standard
Emirates' incoming aircraft — including the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 777-9, 777-8, and B787 — will be delivered with the turbulence-aware technology built in as standard equipment, ensuring the capability scales as the fleet grows.
IATA and Lufthansa Systems Partnership
Frederic Leger, IATA's Senior Vice President of Commercial Products and Services, underscored the importance of live data in tackling turbulence: "Mitigating adverse effects of turbulence is an industry-wide challenge and obtaining accurate and live data is key."
Andreas Medlhammer, Product Owner of Pilot Charting Apps at Lufthansa Systems, noted that integrating IATA Turbulence Aware data into Lido mPilot gives pilots "real-time, accurate information" that helps balance passenger comfort with operational efficiency.
Global Impact: 700 Million Passengers
IATA's Turbulence Aware Platform aggregates anonymized turbulence data from thousands of flights around the world. The pooled intelligence helps pilots and flight dispatchers identify optimal routes, cutting fuel consumption and reducing carbon emissions in the process.
The platform has contributed to safe journeys for over 700 million passengers globally — a figure that will grow as more carriers join the programme.
Emirates' participation adds valuable data from routes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia, further enriching the global turbulence map accessible to all contributing airlines.
