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Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia

Ash from Russian Volcano Forces Flight Reroutes

Ash clouds coming from an active volcano in Russia's far east has forced authorities there to reroute a number of international flights, officials said on Tuesday. No flights have so far been canceled.
by BNO News
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Volcano Cloud Dissipates, but Airlines Still Cancel Hundreds of Flights

European airlines on Wednesday were forced to again cancel hundreds of flights while experts say the ash cloud coverage from Grímsvötn is expected to soon dissipate.
by BNO News
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European Carriers Cancel Over 500 Flights Due to Volcanic Ash Plume

Numerous airlines on Tuesday morning were forced to cancel hundreds of flights to and from Scotland and several other regions as the latest volcanic ash crisis continued to intensify.
by BNO News
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How the Media Blew That Michelle Obama ‘Close Call’ Story: A Pilot’s Take

Blaring headlines of the First Lady's supposed brush with death were hysterically overhyped, says this airline pilot.
by Justin Schlechter
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Plane Carrying Michelle Obama in Close Call with Cargo Jet at Andrews Air Force Base

A US Air Force jet carrying First Lady Michelle Obama was forced to abort its landing at Andrews Air Force Base when it came too close to a military cargo aircraft, according to a Washington Post report.
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