Due to these weather conditions, the crew de-iced the aircraft prior to takeoff. |
The de-icing method reportedly means that the aircraft will be de-iced by infra-red radiation lamps inside a big hangar. |
Prior to the implementation of Dayton's new system, aircraft were de-iced at parking positions and passenger gates. |
He said the flight crew didn't ask that the aircraft be de-iced, and that the last time he saw the airplane, there still was ice on the airframe. |
Planes at the Detroit airport had to be de-iced frequently in Thursday's snow and cold, airport spokesman Mike Conway said. |
Flights have been delayed, then cancelled, and those who do board are sitting on the runway for up to two hours, waiting in line for the plane to be de-iced. |