Buttigieg Links Rising Flight Turbulence to Climate Change

The Transportation Secretary emphasizes the need for updated protocols and infrastructure to address increasing severe weather impacts on transportation.

Buttigieg cites a 15% increase in turbulence due to climate change over recent decades.
He calls for more resources to hire and train air traffic controllers to handle increased flight volumes and turbulence.
Buttigieg stresses the importance of evolving policies and infrastructure to maintain aviation safety.
Boeing faces scrutiny with a 500% increase in employee safety reports, highlighting ongoing quality control issues.
The FAA requires Boeing to submit a comprehensive safety improvement plan by the end of May.