11:07 AM EDT, 06/04/2024 (MT Newswires) -- The global airline industry is becoming increasingly interested in technology to predict turbulence in the wake of recent episodes of dramatic losses in altitude on a Singapore Airlines flight and a Qatar Airways flight, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing industry group IATA.

Airlines aren't inclined to impose stricter seatbelt policies despite an increase in turbulence and incident reporting, the report said.

"There is no silver bullet when it comes to turbulence," Nick Careen, IATA senior vice president, operations, safety and security, said at the group's annual gathering in Dubai, according to Reuters. "But more information, more data will definitely improve the situation."

IATA considers turbulence as a "major safety concern" and a cost burden when pilots reroute, the report said.

IATA did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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