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Total closure of airspace was 'crazy'

Lessons must be learned from the handling of the volcanic eruption in Iceland, according to the chairman of a local airline.

The total closure of Manx and United Kingdom airspace was initiated as hundreds of tons of highly abrasive dust was thrown into the atmosphere, creating a dangerous situation for domestic and military aircraft.

But Noel Hayes, of Manx2.com, believes that was an overreaction:


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