Nov 25, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Officers requested to clear rubbish dumps close to the airport, that are a major attractant for birds, and trim tree branches extending onto the airport strategy roads to scale back fowl nesting areas.
The aerodrome committee and the airport surroundings administration committee mentioned aviation security considerations, significantly measures to stop fowl strikes throughout plane landings and take-offs on the Sahnewal airport on Monday.
Deputy commissioner Jatinder Jorwal on the Sahnewal airport with officers on Monday. (HT photograph)
Chaired by deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal, the assembly, which noticed presence of assistant commissioner Kritika Goyal and airport director Pankaj Kumar, targeted on the duties of varied stakeholders to reinforce preparedness and responsiveness in civil aviation. Chief safety officer Deepak Parashar briefed the attendees on protocols for addressing illegal interference in aviation.
To minimise fowl strike dangers, DC Jorwal outlined a collection of speedy and long-term actions. He requested the native authorities to eradicate waste dumps close to the airport, that are a major attractant for birds. The DC directed forest officers to trim overgrown timber, particularly branches extending onto the airport strategy roads, to scale back fowl nesting areas. The DC directed the police visitors police to clear illegally parked vans from roads resulting in the airport to make sure unobstructed entry. The Mandi Board was requested to restore strategy roads, enhancing connectivity and operational effectivity.
Jorwal emphasised the necessity for coordination between the Airport Authority of India, Municipal Company, panchayats and forest and rural improvement departments. He careworn that neighborhood participation is essential to sustaining an surroundings conducive to protected aviation operations.
Officers assured immediate motion, with common follow-ups deliberate to observe progress and effectiveness. Earlier in April this yr a tragedy was narrowly averted after a fowl struck an plane aircraft close to the Sahnewal airport in Ludhiana whereas touchdown. The fowl strike triggered important harm to the plane.