Effect of Wildlife Hazard on Aviation Industry at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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2020-06
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Addis Ababa University
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Different wildlife’s commonly causes damage to aviation industry around the world. This study
assessed the effect of wildlife hazard on the aircraft operation at Bole International Airport, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. Focus group discussion, key informant interview, point count and transect count
method were employed to gather relevant data. The study findings recorded about 70 species of
wildlife including plants during the study period. The study results illustrated that some of the
wildlife animals (e.g., wildlife, mammals, reptiles and amphibians) either living in or visiting the
airport have often caused threats to aircraft operation in the airport directly or indirectly. Only
between 2014 and 2018, 416 strikes were reported at the airport. Highest number of strikes
recorded in November during sunny days. The total amount of cost due to wildlife strike for the
last six years was estimated at 4, 768,310.00 USD. Thus, it is recommended that Addis Ababa Bole
International Airport should establish proactive systematic approach to deal with wildlife hazard
than reactive or traditional approach.
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Aircraft, Airport, Aviation, Wildlife, Hazard, Wildlife strike