44. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires " aerodrome " means any area of land or water set apart and used or intended to be used for affording facilities for the arrival, departure and movement of aircraft of whatsoever description, including balloons, gliders and helicopters ; " aircraft" means all types of aircraft including aeroplanes, balloons, gliders and helicopters ; " air navigation services " mean and include navigational aids and navigational facilities ; " airport" means an aerodrome at which facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing or repair of aircraft, for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo and includes a heliport; " air traffic control" means a service provided for the purpose of-
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| | (ii) on the manoeuvring area between aircraft and obstructions ; and | | |
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| (b) expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic ; |
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" building " includes any structure or erection; "heliport" means an area either at ground level or elevated on a structure used or intended to be used for the landing and take-off of helicopters ; " Minister " means the Minister in charge of the subject of Aviation; " navigational aids" mean visual and non-visual navigation aids along an air route, visual and non-visual aids to approach and landing at aerodromes, communication services, meteorological services and the air traffic control service ; " navigational facilities" mean facilities provided to permit safe navigation of aircraft and includes visual and non-visual navigation aids; " prescribed " means prescribed by regulation made under this Act; and " Republic " means the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. |
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