Sun, Dec 11, 2005
Seoul-based Korean Air
has chosen the Graphic/Text Weather Service (G/TWS) from ARINC
Incorporated to provide its pilots and air crews with the most
current weather information available. ARINC G/TWS delivers
near-real-time weather information on request to pilots anywhere in
the world, over ARINC's GLOBALink data link services. Korean Air
began receiving G/TWS service November 11.
"G/TWS service will allow our pilots to respond to sudden
changes in weather patterns a lot faster," said Mr. J.J. Kim,
Korean Air's Manager of Flight Operations Engineering Department.
"This will enhance safety and efficiency in our global passenger
and cargo operations, and provide Korean Air passengers with the
best possible service."
"We understand the tremendous responsibilities pilots have in
ensuring flight safety," said Randy Pizzi, ARINC Vice President and
Managing Director, Asia Pacific Operations. "Our G/TWS service for
Korean Air is an example of how ARINC products can help enhance the
decision-making processes during flight for pilots and crews."
Using ARINC's
Graphic/Text Weather Service, pilots can initiate
weather-information requests for a specific geographic areas or
destination at any time during flight. In case of severe weather,
they can immediately request information for alternate routes or
destinations. Accurate, up-to-date weather information in the
cockpit greatly increases flight safety and operating efficiency,
allowing pilots to make better course decisions.
All ARINC G/TWS weather information is stored on a dedicated
server aboard the aircraft, and older information is automatically
overwritten as each update is received. This reduces the
possibility of an aircrew using non-current weather data. Several
G/TWS enhancements are planned within the next year, including the
ability to display graphical weather information like color radar
images and turbulence plots, as well as additional levels of text
data services.
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