Air Canada, the country’s largest airline and a key player in the aviation industry has announced a groundbreaking partnership with In-Service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS), an international non-profit organization focused on utilizing commercial aircraft as a platform for climate change and air quality observations. The collaboration involves outfitting one of Air Canada’s Airbus A330 aircraft with specialized diagnostic sensors, enabling the collection of valuable worldwide data on climate parameters. This data will be crucial for essential research on climate change and air quality on a global scale.
The partnership with IAGOS will not only benefit climate research but also provide more accurate weather data essential for airline operations. By equipping the aircraft with state-of-the-art climate research monitoring devices, Air Canada will facilitate the measurement of various parameters, including ozone, water vapor, greenhouse gases, reactive gases, aerosols, and clouds, throughout different stages of flight.