Summary
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says climate change is one of the culprits behind an increase in flight turbulence. A study published last year found that there have been increases in clear-air turbulence (CAT) between 1979 and 2020. His comments come as turbulence has wreaked havoc on a number of flights so far this year.
The FAA gave Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to improve quality of air. "The concerning part, of course, is that any of these issues are happening at all," says Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg. The company will meet with the FAA on Thursday.
