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Old 23rd June 2011 | 06:46
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nitpicker330
 
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Today's Herald Sun page 9:

"A special "Eco Dimona" Aircraft flew into the ash cloud south of Australia, scientists on board confirmed the density of the ash was very low- a fraction of the 4mg per cubic metre that poses a threat to Jet engines. Confirming these safe levels earlier could have saved Airlines ( read QF JQ DJ ) tens of millions of dollars, associate Professor Jorg Hacker."

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