Name
Session 17 Flash Talk | Managing Turbulence: A Coordinated Approach to Enhancing Safety
Date & Time
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
Catarina Moitinho Luís Xavier
Description

This presentation focuses on how TAP Air Portugal manages turbulence throughout the entire flight cycle. This process begins with flight planning and dispatch, continues with in-flight turbulence management, and concludes with post-flight data analysis. 

We’ll provide an overview of each stage, highlighting the key procedures and strategies involved in effectively handling turbulence. Additionally, we’ll present a study we conducted using flight data to illustrate our approach and its impact. 


Speakers:  
Catarina Moitinho, Safety Data Integration Engineer, TAP Air Portugal  
Capt. Luís Xavier, Flight Safety Officer, TAP Air Portugal