Airport Situation

[Orac]

Of course any plans have to be subject to any changes in the current circumstances however most airlines are now confident that unless the situation deteriorates they will be able to operate flights. There are already quite a few positioning and cargo flights operating throughout europe.

Live aircraft movements can be seen at http://www.flightradar24.com/

[MB1]

Of course any plans have to be subject to any changes in the current circumstances however most airlines are now confident that unless the situation deteriorates they will be able to operate flights. There are already quite a few positioning and cargo flights operating throughout europe.

Live aircraft movements can be seen at http://www.flightradar24.com/

http://www.nats.co.uk/index.html

The latest from NATS....Monday 22:00hrs GM

Since our last statement at 1530 today, the volcano eruption in Iceland has strengthened and a new ash cloud is spreading south and east towards the UK. This demonstrates the dynamic and rapidly changing conditions in which we are working.

Latest information from the Met Office shows that the situation is worsening in some areas. Based on this information, the situation for Northern Irish airports for the morning is uncertain, due to the new ash cloud. The latest information shows that Scottish airports should be available from 0700 and more airspace over England may become available from 1300 although not as far south as the main London airports.

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and the situation is likely to change overnight. We will make a further statement at approximately 0300 (local time), tomorrow, Tuesday 20 April and again at 0900 (local time).

NATS is maintaining close dialogue with the Met Office and with the UK's safety regulator, the CAA, in respect of the international civil aviation policy we follow in applying restrictions to use of airspace.

We are working closely with Government, airports and airlines, and airframe and aero engine manufacturers to get a better understanding of the effects of the ash cloud and to seek solutions.