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WILDLIFE COLLISIONS TO AIRCRAFT
How Satellites Are Revealing Secret Animal Migrations Across the PlanetTracking animals from space is now possible. Satellites monitor sea turtles, elephants, and whales. This technology helps understand animal...
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,...
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...
Why balloons are now in public eye - and military crosshairsPresident Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is updating its guidelines for monitoring and reacting to unknown aerial objects. That's af...
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 ...
Domestic airlines reported 526 safety issues due to bird hits between 2018-2022: GovtAccording to the data presented by the minister, IndiGo and SpiceJet reported 196 and 64 safety issues, respectively, owing to bird hits. T...
DGCA advises airports to not ease wildlife control measures amid COVID-19 pandemicIn the past, there have been many incidents in India where aircraft have hit animals on the runway during take off or landing. There have a...
- 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...