NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-12-020 to FAA Regarding Lightning Data

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation number A-12-020, identified by reference number CEN10LA363. This directive is addressed specifically to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The core of the recommendation urges the FAA to incorporate real-time total lightning data into the products that are supplied to pilots through the flight information services broadcast data link system. This measure aims to enhance situational awareness for aviators by providing immediate access to critical weather-related electrical activity data via their onboard communication systems.