The study aimed to assess the effects of wildlife hazards at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Monitoring wildlife numbers and other wild animals, activity pattern and abundance within the study area generates a complimentary source of data, which is more suited for developing efficient hazard management mechanisms.
Different wildlife’s commonly causes damage to aviation industry around the world. 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 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. 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.
Table of Contents
Chapter One. Introduction
1.1Background
1.2. Statement of the problem
1.3 Objective of the study
1.4 Research question
1.5 Scope of the study
1.6 Significance of the study
1.7 Limitation of the study
1.8 Definition of terms
1.9 Organization of the thesis
Chapter Two. Related Literature Review
2.1 Theory of Airports wildlife strikes/accidents
2.1.1 Direct and Indirect cost of wildlife strike
2.1.2 Wildlife appealing features at aerodrome
2.1.3 Wildlife accident on aircraft
2.2 Airport Wildlife hazard management system
2.2.1World Wildlife Strike Association
2.2.2Ethiopian wildlife hazard management legal frame work
2.3 Conceptual framework
Chapter Three. The study area
3.1 Description of the study area
3.2 Topography
3.2.1 Climate
3.2.2 Temperature
3.2.3 Clouds
3.2.4Rainfall
3.2.5 Sun
Chapter Four. Methodology
4.1 Research design
4.2 Research approach, data sources and methods of data collection
4.3 Tools and Technique of primary data source
4.4 Field Observation
4.5 Focus group discussions (FGDs)
4.6 Key Informant Interview (KII)
4.7 Secondary data source
4.8 Sampling techniques
4.9 Method of data analysis
4.10 Data validity and reliability
Chapter Five: Results and Discussion
5.1 Results
5.1.1 Wildlife Observed in Addis Ababa Bole international airport
5.1.2 Wildlife attractants inside Addis Ababa Bole international airport.
5.1.3 Addis Ababa Bole international airport wildlife strike.
5.1.4 The Effect of wildlife hazard on aircraft at Addis Ababa Bole international airport.
5.2 Discussion
5.2.1 Wildlife strike at AABIA
5.2.2 Diversity of wildlife in the Airport
5.2.3 Wildlife attractants in the Airport
5.2.4 Effect of wildlife strikes
Chapter six-Conclusion and Recommendation
6.1 Conclusion
6.2 Recommendations
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This thesis investigates the impact of wildlife hazards on aircraft operations at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the goal of establishing a proactive management strategy to mitigate risks and economic losses. The study explores the correlation between wildlife presence, environmental attractants, and aviation safety incidents, aiming to provide a scientific foundation for hazard management.
- Ecological assessment of wildlife species and attractants within the airport vicinity.
- Statistical analysis of wildlife strike patterns, trends, and susceptibility of aircraft types.
- Quantification of the economic impact of wildlife strikes on the aviation sector.
- Evaluation of existing wildlife hazard management policies and legal frameworks.
- Development of recommendations for systematic, proactive mitigation measures.
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1.2. Statement of the problem
With aviation industry predicted to grow for the foreseeable future, and increasingly successful efforts being put into wildlife conservation, it's likely that the danger posed to aircraft by wildlife also will increase, unless simpler measures are put in place to manage the matter. Available data supports this view, with reported wildlife strikes increasing in frequency year by year. There is clearly a need to prevent wildlife strikes, but opinion is split about whether new technology is that the solution, or just proper application of long-established wildlife hazard management methods. This research reviewed airport community understanding on wildlife hazard management and therefore the latest developments in wildlife strike prevention and assesses several the explanations why we still struggle to urge on top of such a long-standing flight safety risk.
In Ethiopia, occasional high-profile incidents, like the crash of a Boeing 737-200 in September 1988 ranks, with 35 fatalities, out of 104 people on board, bring the problems to the eye of passengers and therefore the public, except for the foremost part this is often a risk that's not fully appreciated, even within the industry itself. It's not just the high-profile incidents that make the headlines that are of concern. Thousands of minor incidents, most causing no damage to aircraft, end in precautionary turn backs, engine checks, delays, cancellations and minor repairs that add up to a minimum of $1.2 billion per annum in operational costs to the planet civil aircraft fleet(Sharing the Sky,2008) and millions of dollars annually in Ethiopia(ECAA,2020). Thus, there is a need to assess the patterns of aircraft accident at Bole International Airport for designing a proactive management intervention.
Summary of Chapters
Chapter One. Introduction: Provides background on the aviation industry, identifies the problem of wildlife hazards, and outlines the study's scope, objectives, and significance.
Chapter Two. Related Literature Review: Discusses theoretical frameworks for aviation accidents, historical data on wildlife strikes, and existing management legal frameworks.
Chapter Three. The study area: Describes the geographical location, topography, climate, and environmental features of the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Chapter Four. Methodology: Details the mixed-methods research design, including data collection techniques like field observation, surveys, and analysis of strike databases.
Chapter Five: Results and Discussion: Presents the findings regarding wildlife species, attractants, strike patterns, and the economic effect of wildlife hazards on aircraft operations.
Chapter six-Conclusion and Recommendation: Summarizes the study's conclusions regarding the airport's wildlife situation and provides recommendations for improving management strategies.
Keywords
Aircraft, Airport, Aviation, Wildlife, Hazard, Wildlife strike, Bole International Airport, Ethiopia, Aviation safety, Wildlife management, Ecosystem, Bird strike, Wildlife attractants, Flight safety, Economic impact
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research examines the impact of wildlife hazards on aircraft operations at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aiming to provide data that supports a shift from reactive to proactive hazard management.
What are the central themes of the work?
The core themes include the identification of wildlife species within the airport, the factors that attract them, the analysis of historical wildlife strike data, and the resulting economic burden on the aviation sector.
What is the main objective of the study?
The overall objective is to assess the effect of wildlife on aircraft operation and to propose efficient hazard management mechanisms based on local ecological data.
Which scientific methods were employed?
The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative ecological surveys (transect and point counting), and qualitative techniques such as focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and document analysis.
What is covered in the main section?
The main section details the wildlife species identified, specific airport attractants like waste disposal and water sources, a statistical breakdown of strikes by year, time, weather, and aircraft type, and an assessment of the economic costs.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include aircraft, airport, aviation, wildlife, hazard, wildlife strike, environmental management, and aviation safety in Ethiopia.
How does weather influence the risk of wildlife strikes at this airport?
Data indicates that sunny weather increases strike risks because wildlife is more active during the day, facilitating access to food and water, with peak strikes recorded in November when conditions are optimal for both vegetation and wildlife movement.
What is the economic significance of the findings?
The study estimates that wildlife strikes have incurred millions of dollars in losses at the airport due to maintenance, flight delays, and repairs, representing a critical financial challenge for the local aviation industry.
- Citation du texte
- Fekadu Assefa (Auteur), 2020, Wildlife hazards at Airports. Wildlife and the Aviation Industry in Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/935692
