Air traffic can now reroute around bad weather using satellite navigation

The US aviation authority proposes two new satellite-based flight paths in the Southwest. These routes will give pilots new options to avoid severe weather and expand the use of satellite navigation.

For decades, air travel relied on ground-based radio beacons. This meant planes had to fly specific, rigid routes. Moving to satellite navigation allows for more direct and flexible flight paths, which can save fuel and reduce delays. This change means pilots can avoid storms more easily, making travel safer and more efficient.