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18 September 2019 Insurance

Willis Research Network, set up by Willis Re, partners with Mitiga Solutions on air traffic forecasting

The Willis Research Network (WRN) is partnering with Mitiga Solutions to enable airlines and airports to better manage the impact of natural hazards to air traffic management and aviation operations.

Mitiga will provide leading-edge volcanic ash cloud and sandstorm forecasting to aviation and aerospace clients to optimise air traffic management.

WRN was set up by Willis Re, the reinsurance division of Willis Towers Watson, in 2006.

The new partnership will enable airlines, airports and associated organisations in both the public and private sectors to predict and mitigate the impact of natural hazards to air traffic management and aviation operations.

“Volcanic ash, sandstorms and mineral dust are key hazards for airlines, which affect flight safety, aircraft routes, infrastructure and engine lifetime,” said WRN.

Barcelona-based Mitiga assesses the extent and height of the impact of those hazards in near real-time, at each stage of an aircraft operation and ongoing emergencies, prior to an event for early warning and for efficient management during an emergency.

Andrew Hall, client relationship director, Risk and Strategy at Willis Towers Watson, said: “This is a tremendous example of collaborative investment and innovation, and the determination by Willis Towers Watson to understand the risks associated with such a perpetual threat. Most importantly, how to reduce the impact and cost to the aviation eco-system and to increase the safety, efficiency and confidence of such a strategically important but fragile sector.”

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