This just came across the pilot reports of turbulence:
PIREP 20:10Z 10/11/07
EWR UUA /OV CAT/TM 2010/FL100/TP CRJ2/RM LIGHTING STRIKE-LOST PART OF WINGLET-ZNY CWSU
Not to worry though, planes are built to handle lightning.
Meanwhile, many planes on the Eastern half of the US are experiencing moderate-severe turbulence due to jet stream and weather.
A CRJ-200
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The Boeing 787, a revolutionary plane, has been delayed by six months while Boeing works out some supply chain issues. The plane, which is constructed with a composite structure, has special turbulence suppression systems that would make flights smoother in rough air.
With it’s special wind-gust system, the plane automatically moves in the opposite direction to make flights smoother. Previous planes have had a side to side gust suppression system, and the 787 is the first to have on that works in the vertical direction, which should help with those stomach turning drops.
This is a disappointing setback for visitors of this website, as Boeing’s planes handle a little bit better in turbulence; see this article on the A340 vs B777.
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