Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports. 
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.

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EASA is calling for further studies into the impact of atmospheric icing on aviation at higher altitudes. The European air safety agency published a<a href="file:///C:/Users/charl/Downloads/en-icca_-_report_on_the_state_of_science_and_knowledge_on_atmospheric_icing_in_a_climate_change_context.pdf"> report</a> on Wednesday summarizing “the state of science and knowledge on atmospheric icing in a climate change context.” In work developed under the European Network on the Impact of Climate Change on Aviation, the agency highlighted gaps in understanding of the phenomenon and how changing conditions could affect it in the future.&nbsp;
Although EASA acknowledges that forecasting capabilities have improved, it believes that “important knowledge” and data gaps remain. Specifically, the agency cited the persistent challenges in predicting icing severity and in-flight ice crystal conditions. It also cautioned that current “limitations in observations, model resolution and the representation of cloud microphysics can affect the ability to accurately assess icing conditions.”
Regarding the coming decades, the report stated that data concerning projections for future trends in atmospheric icing conditions are “almost non-existent,” with current research predominantly centered on ground-level regional studies in northern Europe. EASA recommends that comprehensive studies addressing icing phenomena at higher altitudes, and their impact on aviation, be conducted.&nbsp;
The safety agency noted that temperatures in the upper troposphere of central and western Asia are projected to decrease from 2050, whereas eastern Asia will register a marginal increase. Temperatures are also expected to rise over the western North Pacific.&nbsp;

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