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Ash cloud shuts UK airspace - again 16/05/2010
A 'rapidly encroaching' volcanic ash cloud has forced part of Britain's skies to close and caused another round of flight disruptions. ...more
Airbus A330 destroyed in landing accident 12/05/2010
An Airbus A330 operated by Afriqiyah Airways has crashed on approach to Tripoli International Airport, Libya.
Air passenger numbers down a fifth 11/05/2010
BAA's passenger traffic in April was down 22.7% on April last year, due largely to the Icelandic volcanic ash.
CAA explains 'backdown' on ash restrictions 26/04/2010
The CAA has published an article titled 'The truth behind the opening of the skies'.
Ash crisis to speed up 'Single European Sky' 24/04/2010
Holding European Presidency, Spain has called a meeting of Transport Ministers to give impetus to the 'Single European Sky'.
UK flights now grounded till Saturday 16/04/2010
The effects of an Icelandic volcano have caused all UK airports to ground flights till Saturday 17 April.
A 'rapidly encroaching' volcanic ash cloud has forced part of Britain's skies to close and caused another round of flight disruptions. Air traffic chiefs have imposed a no-fly zone above parts of Northern Ireland after the 'high density' cloud approached the province from the north west.Flights to and from Belfast International and Belfast City airports, and Ronaldsway airport on the Isle of Man have been cancelled until at least 1pm.There are also restrictions on airfields in north west Ireland, air traffic controllers said, but Dublin Airport remains open. No other parts of UK airspace are currently affected.The Department of Transport has warned about possible flight disruption elsewhere across the UK, lasting perhaps until Tuesday morning, if the ash from the erupting Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull is blown above Britain.
A 'rapidly encroaching' volcanic ash cloud has forced part of Britain's skies to close and caused another round of flight disruptions.
Air traffic chiefs have imposed a no-fly zone above parts of Northern Ireland after the 'high density' cloud approached the province from the north west.Flights to and from Belfast International and Belfast City airports, and Ronaldsway airport on the Isle of Man have been cancelled until at least 1pm.There are also restrictions on airfields in north west Ireland, air traffic controllers said, but Dublin Airport remains open. No other parts of UK airspace are currently affected.The Department of Transport has warned about possible flight disruption elsewhere across the UK, lasting perhaps until Tuesday morning, if the ash from the erupting Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull is blown above Britain.