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Europe has come up with a range of measures to help deal with the repercussions of volcanic ash clouds. This has been in response to the disruption caused by the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano in April 2010.

Follow regular twitter updates @Eurocontrol on the erupting Icelandic volcano from Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation.

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26/05/2011Volcano Grimsvötn: how is the European response different to the Eyjafjallajökull eruption last year? Frequently Asked Questions [MEMO/11/346]All available translations.
24/05/2011Statement to the press by Vice-President Kallas on Grimsvötn volcanic ash [MEMO/11/335]All available translations.
24/05/2011Eurocontrol Special report: the Grimsvötn eruption and its impact on European air traffic
23/05/2011Volcanic ash — Grimsvötn eruption [MEMO/11/331]All available translations.
23/05/2011Statement no 1 from EACCC (European Aviation Crisis Co-ordination Cell) pdf - 10 KB [10 KB]
12/04/2011Volcanic ash disruption: one year on and crisis preparednessAll available translations.
30/06/2010"Volcano Crisis Report": Report on the actions undertaken in the context of the impact of the volcanic ash cloud crisis on the air transport industry pdf - 51 KB [51 KB]
21/05/2010European measures to minimise disruption caused by volcanic ash [IP/10/601]All available translations.
04/05/2010Extraordinary Council meeting pdf - 132 KB [132 KB]
03/05/2010Extraordinary Transport Council: Transport Ministers meet to agree response to volcanic ash cloud crisis [MEMO/10/161]All available translations.
27/04/2010Volcanic ash cloud crisis: Commission outlines response to tackle the impact on air transport [MEMO/10/152]All available translations.
20/04/2010Volcanic Ash Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions [MEMO/10/143]All available translations.
20/04/2010Stranded passengers in the EU: special derogations to be applied for short stay Visa holders and passengers in transit [MEMO/10/141]All available translations.
18/04/2010Volcanic ash cloud: President Barroso launches European Commission action to address economic consequences [IP/10/440]All available translations.
15/04/2010Air travel: volcanic ash cloud - EU passenger rights continue to apply [MEMO/10/131]All available translations.

Notes

Volcanic ash crisis of April 2010: practical guidelines pdf - 27 KB [27 KB]

Information note to the Commission: The impact of the volcanic ash cloud crisis on the air transport industry [SEC(2010)533] pdf - 68 KB [68 KB]

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