Aurangabad: The civic body has geared up to tackle boundary wall encroachments and stray dogs running amok at the Chikalthana airport in the city following the latter's appearance on the airstrip on Tuesday. The move has reportedly been prompted by fears of the airport license being suspended by aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
After a flight was delayed on Tuesday due to stray dogs on the runway, the Aurangabad Airport Authority has complained of various deficiencies which are hampering the safety of flight operations. The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has now deputed a dog squad at the airport every day for a week to avert any repetitions.
Airport director Alok Varshneya said that the AAI raised many issues and urged the AMC to sort out the problems falling in their jurisdiction. "We have highlighted the issue of tall trees in the approach park area. Many trees had grown very tall and required pruning as they may endanger the safety of flight operations. Meanwhile, the nullah needs to be covered systematically on either side of the runway strip for about 150 metres, which is at present only 75 metres covered," he said.
17/06/16 Ranjana Diggikar/Times of India
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After a flight was delayed on Tuesday due to stray dogs on the runway, the Aurangabad Airport Authority has complained of various deficiencies which are hampering the safety of flight operations. The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has now deputed a dog squad at the airport every day for a week to avert any repetitions.
Airport director Alok Varshneya said that the AAI raised many issues and urged the AMC to sort out the problems falling in their jurisdiction. "We have highlighted the issue of tall trees in the approach park area. Many trees had grown very tall and required pruning as they may endanger the safety of flight operations. Meanwhile, the nullah needs to be covered systematically on either side of the runway strip for about 150 metres, which is at present only 75 metres covered," he said.
17/06/16 Ranjana Diggikar/Times of India
