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We would like to plan a safe and optimal flight in consideration of en-route weather.

When adverse weather is forecasted along the intended flight path, rerouting or adjusting the departure time may be required. Additionally, planning the appropriate timing for cabin services and passenger seatbelt sign operations is essential.

Available solutions

Weathernews Enroute Optimization Support Service

We visualize weather-related risks along the flight route and provide continuous support from flight planning through to in-flight operations. Our service assists operation controllers in the early detection of forecast changes and facilitates prompt communication with pilots.

Key Benefits

Monitoring en-route weather risks powered by Weathernews’ original forecasting model

Proprietary global indices for in-flight weather hazards—including turbulence, icing, and developing CBs—support operational decisions on route and altitude changes.

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Rapid Identification of No-Fly Zones with Volcanic Ash Dispersion Forecasts

Volcanic eruptions pose serious risks to flight safety, including reduced visibility and aircraft damage. Our service continuously monitors global volcanic activity and, upon eruption, delivers rapid and proprietary volcanic ash dispersion forecasts. Critical information—such as eruption source, ash plume trajectory, spatial extent, and estimated time of arrival.

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Simulation-based optimization of flight routes

By overlaying Weathernews' proprietary forecasts, SIGMETs and information from international agencies with the planned flight route, it is possible to confirm whether the route can avoid significant weather hazards. It is also possible to simulate the operational impact of potential route changes.

Weather Information During Flight Planning?
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We would like to quickly communicate the risk of encountering bad weather to pilots during flight

Information on airspace conditions experienced by preceding aircraft is vital for pilots to ensure safe flight operations.

Available solutions

Weathernews Automated Enroute Risk Notification Service

We support flight dispatchers in early detection of risks due to changes in weather forecasts and enable rapid notification to pilots.

Key Benefits

Rapid identification of affected aircraft/Timely identification of aircraft impacted by adverse weather conditions

When a pilot report indicates severe turbulence along a route, the system generates a list of aircraft currently passing through or scheduled to pass near the reported area.
This supports operation controllers in promptly notifying the affected aircraft of turbulence risks.
(Co-developed with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.)

Key Benefits

Automatic uplink to aircraft

Turbulence information is automatically transmitted via ACARS from the ground to aircraft identified as being affected by turbulence (in cooperation with ACARS communication system providers). The transmission history can also be confirmed on the ground.

En-route Risk Information Delivery
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We would like to promote paperless operations through self-briefing.

Before departure, pilots must review the flight plan together with the operation controller. Among these, weather information is essential for ensuring flight safety. However, as the required materials vary depending on the situation, the large volume of data can make briefings time-consuming.

Available solutions

Weathernews Pilot Briefing Support Service

We provide digital content that enables pilots to efficiently review weather risks along the flight route during briefings, accessible not only on PCs but also on iPads. Pilots can review the saved briefing materials offline both before flight and during in-flight operations.

Key Benefits

Rapid access to the latest set of required briefing documents

The document set can be pre-configured according to the flight segment and departure/arrival airports, ensuring that pilots always have access to the latest information. This significantly reduces the time required for briefings.

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Implementing paperless solutions helps reduce CO₂ emissions as well.

With the introduction of EFB the use of tablets by pilots has become commonplace.
Weathernews’ “FOSTER-EFB” enables pilots to obtain and store essential weather documents in their latest versions at all times.
Once downloaded via Wi-Fi or other network connections, the data remains accessible even in offline environments.

Briefing Materials for Pilots
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We would like to harness aviation weather data to advance digital transformation.

Aviation operations rely on a wide array of data sourced from various organizations. Centralizing this information helps streamline data management and accelerates the path toward digital transformation.

Available solutions

Weathernews' Aviation Weather Data Service

We provide all the essential data required for aviation operations, available via API and other delivery formats.

Key Benefits

Offering aviation-related data from around the world.

At our in-house data center, we collect and cleanse global meteorological data, including data from SADIS and WIFS.

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Business forecast data for the aviation market is also available.

We offer proprietary forecasts for operational hazards such as turbulence and volcanic ash. Our original content can be accessed through integration with your internal systems or via aviation solution providers.

Recommended Solutions for Aviation Weather Data Provision

WxTech®️Data

Aviation Weather Data Services
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We would like to seek solutions to mitigate irregular operations (IROPs) caused by weather.

When irregular operations caused by weather events such as typhoons or heavy snowfall are anticipated, we support decision-making and responses to minimize the impact on customers. In weather-related cases, it is essential to quickly grasp weather forecasts and trends to enable timely and effective operational decisions.

Available solutions

Weathernews IROPs Support Service

By aligning weather forecasts with company-specific criteria, we support timely decisions and efficient information gathering for flight operations.Aviation-focused weather analysis tools also enable detailed assessments of adverse conditions.

Key Benefits

Want to plan ahead for typhoon-related flight disruptions

Displays typhoon track forecasts from various agencies and wind impact estimates for registered airports up to 96 hours in advance. Provides essential information for pre-typhoon coordination meetings held several days before expected landfall.

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Want to secure snow removal with advance notice of heavy snow

Enables confirmation of timing when snow removal criteria may be exceeded, allowing necessary preparations to be made

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Want to conduct detailed meteorological analysis for each airport

We provide tools displaying essential weather data for operational decisions and aircraft evacuation.
For each airport, multiple forecast models can be compared to assess risks including forecast variability

IROPs Concerns
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