AIN Blog: Ryanair’s Rantings Erupt Again as Scientists Say Volcano Groundings Were Right
In late April, scientists from Denmark’s University of Copenhagen and the University of Iceland in Reykjavik
New scientific research into last year’s eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokul volcano has concluded that the widespread airspace closure resulting from this was justified due to the dangers posed by volcanic ash.
New scientific research into last year’s eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokul volcano has concluded that the widespread airspace closure resulting from this was justified due to the dangers posed by volcanic ash.
Charles Alcock
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Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.

Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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