The Weather Company and Gogo Business Aviation are teaming to fight turbulence, which can cost airlines a total of $100 million each year after combining crew and passenger injuries, needed maintenance, operational inefficiencies and out-of-service planes. Gogo will implement the Weather Company’s patented turbulence detection algorithm on its aircraft-based communications server, providing access to reports of turbulence intensity. Air-to-ground and global satellite communication networks will send reports for immediate flight actions. The software is the first of its kind to enhance flight safety and combat the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the commercial airline industry. “In this increasingly connected world, it’s no longer just about passengers connectivity, we have to consider all the other ways we can leverage the available technology to enhance the overall flight experience and improve safety — such as connected aircraft. Our ability to provide access to real-time data through our network will help pilots and operations teams improve flight planning, and ultimately, help airlines deliver the best in-flight customer experience throughout a flight,” said Andrew Kemmetmueller, vice president of connected aircraft services, Gogo.