UK's CAA to introduce new measures to reduce disruptive airspace closures due to Iceland’s volcanic ash

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will implement new measures to reduce disruptive airspace closures caused by the volcanic ash from Iceland effective mid-day today. The new measures are results of discussions with airlines, regulators and aircraft and engine manufacturers. A new area of operations is being introduced that creates a 'Time Limited Zone' (TLZ) between the black 'No Fly Zone' (NFZ) and the red 'Enhanced Procedures Zone' (EPZ). Aircraft and engine manufacturers, based on new research and analysis, have agreed that it is safe to allow operations in the new zone for a limited time at higher ash densities than is currently permitted. The introduction of the TLZ is based on measurements collected from test flights through the current ash cloud over the past month, as well as on data and evidence compiled and analysed from previous volcanic ash incidents combined with additional analysis from manufacturers. http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/uks-caa-to-introduce-new-measures-to-reduce-disruptive-airspace-closures-due-to-icelands-volcanic-ash-10370