Airbus To Test Ash Density With A340-600, Weather Aircraft

Airbus plans to fly an A340-600 in formation with a weather aircraft to gather concrete data on volcanic ash density. The proposal came up on May 10 during a conference call between aircraft/engine makers and the European Aviation Safety Agency on how to tackle the continuing problem of volcanic ash...

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