Pune: Other than space crunch, the biggest problem at the Pune international airport is the threat of bird hits that shows no sign of decreasing. Over the past three years, more than a dozen bird hits have been reported at the airport. Several reasons including improper disposal of solid waste and increased human habitation have been attributed to this.
On Wednesday, the Pune-Bangkok flight, which departs at 1.45 pm from the city, was called back after a bird hit. The flight, which was cleared for take-off, was recalled to the airport and rechecked thoroughly. Although no damages were reported, the passengers had a frightening time.
Airport director Manoj Kumar Gangal said bird hits are a universal threat for the aviation industry. “We in Pune are aware of the threats, but have managed to address it properly,” he said.
17/01/14 Indian Express
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On Wednesday, the Pune-Bangkok flight, which departs at 1.45 pm from the city, was called back after a bird hit. The flight, which was cleared for take-off, was recalled to the airport and rechecked thoroughly. Although no damages were reported, the passengers had a frightening time.
Airport director Manoj Kumar Gangal said bird hits are a universal threat for the aviation industry. “We in Pune are aware of the threats, but have managed to address it properly,” he said.
17/01/14 Indian Express
