The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) told that the commercial European flights are going to be severely interrupted provided that some levels of ash are still detectable in the air. In spite of the increasing pressure from air travel groups like the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other major airlines like British Airways, the UK Civil Aviation Authority reported that all current jet engine manufacturers has specified zero levels of atmospheric ash for safe travel. It is very important that they need evidence to prove that it is safe to fly, because they already have evidence that ash adversely affects aircrafts. The International Civil Aviation Organization has set guidelines which the CAA and all European states follow ICAO rules. The ICAO released a statement from the data they have collected that since the volcanic ash is composed of very abrasive silica materials, it can damage the airframe and flight surfaces, block different systems, chafe cockpit window and even burn-out jet engines that will cause serious safety hazard. Why Should Planes Stay Grounded In Europe? is a post from: Daily World Buzz
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