CNA Explains: What happens when a plane flies into a volcanic ash cloud?
Aviation safety consultant Michael Daniel told CNA that in the worst-case scenario, the abrasiveness of volcanic ash on the engine blades can cause an engine “flame-out”, or shutdown. And yes, there have been instances where engines flamed out due to flying through volcanic ash clouds, he added.
Bali flights cancelled due to dangerous volcanic ash
Several airlines have cancelled flights between Australia and Bali due to dangerous ash clouds from a volcano near the Indonesian holiday island. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia advised passengers of the disruptions on Wednesday, saying the ash from Mount Lewotaobi Laki-laki made it unsafe to fly.
Volcanic ash disrupts flights as thousands stranded at airports
The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, located near Bali, has spewed volcanic ash to a height of over 9.5 kilometres. Ash poses a serious threat to aviation. It not only significantly reduces visibility but can also damage jet engines.
Virgin Australia Cancels Flights to and From Bali Due to Volcanic Ash
(Reuters) - Virgin Australia cancelled all flights in and out of Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday as volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Lewotobi made flying unsafe, the carrier said. Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted at least three times last Saturday, discharging a volcanic ash column that was 9 km (5.6 miles) high.
Virgin Australia & Other Airlines Cancel Flights To Bali Due To Volcanic Ash From Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Eruption
Ongoing volcanic eruptions and ash cloud pollution have forced several airlines to cancel flights to and from Bali for safety reasons. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki - located on the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia - began erupting on November 3rd, leading to the deaths of at least nine people.
Indonesian Volcanic Eruption Causes Flight Cancellations to and From Tourist Island of Bali
Thousands of people headed to and from the tourist island of Bali have reportedly been left stranded at airports due to volcanic and seismic activity.
Flights Cancelled to and From Indonesia's Bali Due to Volcanic Ash
DENPASAR, Indonesia (Reuters) -Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after further eruptions of a volcano that has spewed ash clouds as high as 10 km (32,808 ft) and forced thousands to evacuate.
Some Bali flights resume after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano eruptions
Several international airlines have resumed flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali, an official said on Thursday, after multiple eruptions of the Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano belched ash up to 10 km (16 miles) into the air.
Bali Flights Canceled as Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Volcano Erupts
Airlines across Asia and Australia have suspended Bali operations due to safety concerns from volcanic ash and debris.
Indonesia's VP Visits Area Hit by Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Eruptions
Indonesia's vice president visited areas hit by multiple eruptions of the Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano on Thursday, as some international airlines resumed flights to the resort island of Bali, officials said.
Indonesia’s volcano eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali
Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali on Wednesday as ongoing eruption of a rumbling volcano, left travelers stranded at airports.
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Some flights resume to Bali after huge volcanic ash cloud caused Australian airlines to cancel
It said the passengers would be given the option to rebook while it monitors the movement of ash in the coming days. Two of ...
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Flights to Asia's most beautiful island resume following volcanic eruption
Several airlines resumed flights to Bali on Thursday, after canceling trips to and from the Indonesian resort island due to huge eruptions at a nearby volcano.
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Bali’s Airspace Clear of Volcanic Ash, Normal Operations Restored at Ngurah Rai Airport
BMKG reported no volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi over Bali, allowing flights at Bali’s International Airport to resume ...
Flights canceled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
STORY: Passengers were stranded at an airport in Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Wednesday (November 13) as several ...