Easyjet vliegt niet na advies Boeing, Airbus en leveranciers motoren

[Cees Binkhorst]

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Groet / Cees

DATE:16/04/10
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
Grounded airline fears ash damage from quick return to flight
http://www.flightglobal.com/
By David Learmount

At least one airline grounded in the European areas affected by the
volcanic ash cloud is worried that it might be pressured to fly again
before the risk is over.

EasyJet has told Flight International that it is taking advice from
Boeing, Airbus and the engine manufacturers about the risks involved in
flying when there is still "residual" volcanic ash in the air because of
the potential for damage to the aircraft engines.

Even if the engines were to continue to operate despite the ash, the
airlines fear that resulting component erosion by could affect their
performance for life, reducing their efficiency and therefore increasing
emissions.

EasyJet says it fears a powerful media expectation that the airlines
must rush to clear up the backlog of thousands of stranded passengers
might force a return to flying before it is safe, and that such an
eventuality could produce repercussions the industry would regret for years.

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