Aircraft Icing Explained: How Ice Affects Aircraft in Flight

By Aeruxo — Licensed Flight Dispatcher | 15+ Years in Airline Operations The SIGMET was valid for our entire route: “OCNL SEV ICING FL080-FL200. EMBEDDED CB. TOPS FL350.” I had three aircraft releasing into that corridor within the next two hours. The first crew requested FL240—above the icing layer. The second requested a re-route around … Read more