Ask the Expert: How dangerous is a lightning strike to an aircraft? | SWISS

The weather plays an essential role in flight operations in many respects. Especially in summer, thunderstorms are not uncommon. Have you ever wondered how dangerous a lightning strike to an aircraft is? In our "Ask the Expert" column, we look into the question and asked our expert, SWISS First Officer Patrick Wetten-Wullschleger, what exactly happens when a lightning strike occurs. Learn more here: www.swiss.com/magazine/en/ins...
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s largest air carrier.
With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium
airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep
Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo
division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services
for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments.
As The Airline of Switzerland, SWISS embodies its home country’s traditional
values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and
service quality.
The company has also set itself ambitious carbon targets, and plans to
halve its 2019 net carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and make its business
and operations entirely carbon-neutral by 2050, particularly by promoting
the use of sustainable aviation fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group
and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.
SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.
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