len hearnden manager safety, operations & infrastructure europe 2.2 volcanic ash...
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Len HearndenManagerSafety, Operations & Infrastructure Europe
2.2 Volcanic AshEyjafjallajokull Eruption
Airlines dealing with crisis - the IATA role
• Severe eruption – 14 April
• Airspace closed 15 - 21 April
• US$1.8 billion in losses
• 10 million passengers stranded
• Cargo trade halted
Eyjafjallajokull Erupts
IATA’s Crisis Center: re-open airspace Information to members Liaison with European governments, EC
IATA’s lobbying role: Special ICAO Council meeting UK NATS, ECTL, EASA, EC and
manufacturers
IATA’s tactical role: 24/7 support Eurocontrol CFMU
IATA’s Actions
Airlines all have operations control centres although they do vary in size and tehcnical capabilities
This one is actually American Airlines in Dallas which is well equipped
Some will also have TV news available such as CNN
Pictured here is the Eurocontrol team during the volcanic crisis
No Fly Zone = red18.4.2010
No Fly Zone = black19.5.2010
Improvement over time
Volcano Ash Advisory Centers
Delegate operational decisions to airlines/pilots
Move toward approach used by rest-of-world
Develop better volcanic ash operational procedures
This is already done when it comes to major thunderstorm activity which is more dangerous
What needs to be done?
EU Transport Ministerial meeting – 24 JuneAirlines wanted agreement for option 2
but it was not forthcoming
Accelerate Single European Sky (SES) implementation
Not just the 2012 targets
ICAO procedures/guidance/coordination needed
Devise procedure to measure ash concentration
Determine safety levels in volcanic ash contaminated airspace
So long as decision-making rests with governments
Involve airlines in airspace decisions
Supplement VACC model w/ data from test flights and pilot/maintenance reports
Refine and harmonize various VAACs models
What needs to be done?
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Collaboration is KEY
ICAOStates
State Aviation OrganisationsCIVIL / Military
European CommissionAirspace Users
Service providersAerospace industry
Standardisation-BodiesResearch and development
organisations