Volcanic Ash Cloud - 19 Apr 2010
The 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull were volcanic events at Eyjafjöll in Iceland which, although relatively small for volcanic eruptions, caused enormous disruption to air travel across western and northern Europe over an initial period of six days in April 2010. About 20 countries closed their airspace (a condition known as ATC Zero) and it affected hundreds of thousands of travellers. The European flights avoided about 344,109 tonnes of CO2 emissions per day, while the volcano emitted about 150 000 tonnes of CO2 per day.
Further info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_eruptions_of_Eyjafjallajökull
A panoramic view of the stands of Terminals 1 and 2 at Manchester Airport during the volcanic ash cloud disruption. The amount of aircraft on the stands is reminiscent of the busier days of the past.....hopefully they will return soon!!
American Airlines Boeing 757 (N186AN) on stand, grounded due to the volcanic ash cloud. The make shift engine covers (clear plastic and tape) can be seen .
American Airlines Boeing 757 (N186AN) on stand, grounded due to the volcanic ash cloud. The make shift engine covers (clear plastic and tape) can be seen.
American Airlines Boeing 757 (N186AN) on stand, grounded due to the volcanic ash cloud. The make shift engine covers (clear plastic and tape) can be seen.
Close up of a make shift engine cover on AA Boeing 757 N186AN.
Thomsonfly B737-800 (G-CDZM) seen on remote stand at Manchester Airport during the volcanic ash cloud disruption of April 2010.
Manchester terminal 2 stands.
Aircraft tails
Manchester terminal 2 stands