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Djibouti’s Ambouli Airport carries out flight operations amid South Sudan attacks
TIN news: Djibouti’s Ambouli International Airport in Africa has provided support for commercial and military operational flights amid recent attacks in South Sudan.
Clashes between the government and opposition forces in the East African country had led to the complete closure of the Juba International Airport over security concerns.
Coordination between the US military and Djiboutian airport leadership in the Horn of Africa helped to facilitate safe transport to Ambouli during the attacks.
Clashes between the government and opposition forces in the East African country had led to the complete closure of the Juba International Airport over security concerns.
Coordination between the US military and Djiboutian airport leadership in the Horn of Africa helped to facilitate safe transport to Ambouli during the attacks.
"Both Djiboutian and US [Navy] air-traffic controllers have truly shown professionalism and readiness to combat any situation."
US Navy air operations officer Matthew Daniels said: “Coordination on several short-fused request has proven to be positive to flight operations with the Djiboutian leadership in regards to the current needs of the airfield.
“Both Djiboutian and US [Navy] air-traffic controllers have truly shown professionalism and readiness to combat any situation.”
Djiboutian air traffic control (ATC) field officer Mohammad Mousse has helped to ensure military operations can take place on the airfield.
The mutual cooperation and understanding of military operations is believed to be the major reason behind the recent and continued success of airfield readiness.
The efficient activities at Ambouli International Airport, which is a full functioning military airfield, are a result of the superior capability that the air traffic controllers have in supporting missions day or night.
Flight operations at the airfield are coordinated through the Djiboutian Air Tower, while safety of military personnel, aircraft and cargo is the priority for all operations from the Ambouli International Airport.
“Both Djiboutian and US [Navy] air-traffic controllers have truly shown professionalism and readiness to combat any situation.”
Djiboutian air traffic control (ATC) field officer Mohammad Mousse has helped to ensure military operations can take place on the airfield.
The mutual cooperation and understanding of military operations is believed to be the major reason behind the recent and continued success of airfield readiness.
The efficient activities at Ambouli International Airport, which is a full functioning military airfield, are a result of the superior capability that the air traffic controllers have in supporting missions day or night.
Flight operations at the airfield are coordinated through the Djiboutian Air Tower, while safety of military personnel, aircraft and cargo is the priority for all operations from the Ambouli International Airport.