A GROUP of pilots and aircraft owners on Wednesday called for the removal of the man-made bird sanctuary at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area to prevent bird strikes and lessen the risk of fatal aircraft accidents.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of the Philippines urged the government to relocate the bird sanctuary that sits directly along the flight path of aircrafts landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Runway 06-24.
Manila International Airport Authority reported recorded 39 bird strike incidents at the country’s premier airport, an increase of 50 percent incident compared to last year.
The man-made bird sanctuary was proclaimed by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area and its removal will require the repeal of the Arroyo proclamation by President Aquino, who has not indicated a position on the matter.
AOPA Secretary General Gomeriano Amurao, said the removal of the bird sanctuary will permanently resolve the bird strike problem that may cause deadly aircraft accidents.
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