Jet Engine Testing and the Iceland Volcano: A Case Study
When the Icelandic Vocano Eyjafjallajökull erupted in April 2010, airline safety became top priority. Intertek helped the aviation industry understand the impact of volcanic ash clouds on jet engines.
The massive eruption of the Iceland volcano Eyjaallajökull illustrated the potential vulnerability of jet engines to high altitude jagged volcanic ash clouds and other airborne particles.
Industry challenge:
Concerns that ash could damage aircraft engines caused widespread airspace closures and interrupted travel across Europe. As the volcanic ash drifted across European airspace, thousands of commercial flights were cancelled. The travel plans of millions of people around the world were affected as the volcano spewed massive amounts of ash into the upper atmosphere.
The solution:
Learn how Intertek laboratories in Europe jumped into action, working with jet aviation authorities and commercial clients during the volcano crisis, monitoring potential damage to jet engines and systems from collisions with volcano dust.
Jet engine services:
Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Jet Engine Testing and the Iceland Volcano: A Case Study.