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Air India flight from Delhi hit by bird during landing at Raipur airportAn unexpected bird strike occurred as an Air India flight approached Raipur Airport, but the aircraft touched down safely. Airport official...
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
Video: Saudia Boeing 777 hit by flock of birds during takeoff from AlgiersA Saudia Airlines Boeing 777, flight SV340, encountered a significant bird strike shortly after departing Algiers on October 25, 2025. Desp...
Jeju Air pilots’ shocking error: why they shut off the wrong engine before deadly crashA recent investigation in South Korea has uncovered significant insights into the tragic Jeju Air crash. Following a bird strike, the pilot...
Eurofighter Typhoon Bird Strike: Stunning images capture canopy-shattering impact mid-air, internet's most viral pics insideA Eurofighter Typhoon of the Spanish Air Force encountered a bird strike. This happened during the Aire 25 air show in Spain. Photographer ...
Mumbai airport bird strike incidents nearly triple since 2020: What’s causing the sudden surge? Here’s what authorities revealA high-level meeting addressed the alarming rise in bird strikes at Mumbai airport, with incidents jumping from 20 in 2020 to 59 in 2024. W...
Ahmedabad airport a known bird strike hotspot: Animal rights bodyAhmedabad airport recorded 319 bird and wildlife strikes between 2018 and 2023, ranking third in India after Delhi and Mumbai. People For A...
The Runway Beasts: When nilgais try to catch a flightIndian airports are facing increased wildlife intrusions, posing a significant threat to flight safety. Recent incidents involving nilgais,...
Airports take bird's eye view on safetyIndian airports use a range of tools to deter birds and ensure flight safety. Bird hits have increased significantly in recent years. Follo...
South Korean Plane Crash Cause: What went wrong with Jeju Air killing 179?South Korean plane crash has shocked the world as Jeju Air plane accident has killed 179.
FAA plans to review 737 MAX engine issue after bird strike incidentsThe FAA will soon review the safety of Boeing 737 MAX engines. This follows two incidents where bird strikes caused smoke in the cockpit of...
Bird strike: What happens when a plane collides with a bird?A bird strike is a collision between an aircraft and a bird. It is a common and real risk for aircraft. It can damage planes, and even lead...
American Airlines flight engine catches fire after bird strikeShortly after the American Airlines flight 1958 departed from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus around 7.45 am, fire wa...
All measures in place to prevent bird hits at airport areas: Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia"...why do birds come to certain places, especially airports. It is not because they make their homes there but more because the fact that ...
AIX Connect Lucknow-Kolkata flight aborts take off after bird-hit"Flight i5-319, scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Kolkata, encountered a bird strike during the take-off roll. As a result, the aircraft...
Limited flights but bird, animal strike incidents rose significantly at Indian airports in 2021In August 2019, a flock of seagulls struck the engines of Ural Airlines' Moscow-Simferopol flight, following which the plane crash landed i...
DGCA comes across 39 safety norms violation cases this yearThirty nine cases of safety norms violations involving six airlines have been detected by the DGCA so far this year and necessary action ha...
Buffalo on runway triggers DGCA alarm on 18 airportsThe DGCA has formed teams to inspect these 18 airports by December 20. Safety pilots from airlines will accompany the regulatory team on th...
- Financial loss to airlines due to bird hits comes down
Global experts have gathered at the seminar to discuss ways to handle the hazard and also the incidents of runway incursions by stray anima...
- Airlines suffer Rs 7 cr loss in bird-hit incidents
Airlines have suffered a loss of around Rs seven crore, so far, this year due to bird-hit cases in the country.