Safeguarding aircraft operations vital: AAI

Thiruvananthapuram | Thursday | 14th June, 2018

Summary:

For safe and precise landing, aircraft make use of Instrument landing System (ILS) that works on the line-of-sight principle and signal area has to be free of obstructions for providing precise signal to the aircraft. Issuing of NOC is for regulating the height of buildings to a safe level without affecting safe aircraft operations,” the Airport Director said. As the aircraft will be descending to a low altitude for landing, Airport Director George G.

Tharakan said it was important to give a path free of obstacles for safety of aircraft. Similarly, an obstacle-free path has to be given for aircraft taking-off and approaching aircraft requiring to circle aerodrome. For any constructions rising above the PTE mentioned in CCZM, NOC is required from the AAI..