Managing the impact of weather on air and space launch operations

Name: Managing the impact of weather on air and space launch operations
Start: 2025-11-12T08:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-11-13T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Eurocontrol

novembre 12 @ 8 h 00 min - novembre 13 @ 17 h 00 min

Event organised by the Air and Space Academy and hosted by EUROCONTROL Brussels.

Conference Overview

Weather has a profound impact on air and space launch operations, making its effective management essential to ensuring flight safety, minimizing costs, and preventing delays and disruptions.

Studies have shown that issues such as inflight icing, poor landing conditions, and undetected clear air turbulence are recurring factors in aviation accidents. Furthermore, hundreds of aircraft are damaged annually by hailstones and lightning, while weather-induced delays continue to disrupt operations on a global scale.

As climate change drives an increase in the frequency and intensity of certain weather hazards, air operations must account for these evolving risks. On the other hand, optimized air operations have the potential to reduce aviation’s non-CO2 climate impacts.

The aim of this conference is to explore how weather data and related decision-making processes can be improved to enhance safety and efficiency in both flight operations and space launches. By focusing on the most critical weather-related challenges, the event will examine strategies employed by various operators to overcome them. Our goal is to identify actionable pathways that can improve operational processes across the industry.

Who Should Attend

This conference will bring together experts and leaders from a broad spectrum of sectors, including airlines, air navigation service providers, air and space ports, general aviation, weather services, research institutions, aircraft and equipment manufacturers, and regulators. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange insights, share concerns, and collaborate on innovative solutions for the future of air and space operations. Sponsors and exhibitors will be in position to engage with key decision-makers, showcase innovative solutions, and contribute to the conference objectives.