How many bird-hit incidents were reported at airports last year?

Last year, 1,782 bird-hit incidents were reported at the country's airports.

What is the total number of bird strikes over the last five years?

In the last five years, a total of 6,337 bird-hit incidents have been reported at airports across the country.

What measures are airports taking to manage bird strike risks?

Airports have developed Wildlife Hazard Management Plans and established Airfield Environment Management Committees to identify and control wildlife hazards.

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Bird Strikes Soar: Airports Report Alarming Rise

12 Feb

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Summary

Bird-hit incidents at country's airports rose to 1,782 in the last year.
Over the past five years, 6,337 bird-hit incidents were reported.
Airports have Wildlife Hazard Management Plans to control bird strikes.

Bird Strikes Soar: Airports Report Alarming Rise

The number of bird-hit incidents at Indian airports has seen a substantial increase, with 1,782 occurrences reported last year. This marks a rise from the 1,278 incidents recorded in 2024. The government shared this data, highlighting that these events can cause significant damage to aircraft.

Over the last five years, the cumulative number of bird-hit incidents across the country has reached 6,337. The figures for previous years were 1,371 in 2023, 1,131 in 2022, and 775 in 2021. Licensed airport operators are mandated to develop Wildlife Hazard Management Plans to tackle potential wildlife threats.

Airports are actively working to manage these risks. This includes the formation of Airfield Environment Management Committees (AEMC) at various airports. These committees are tasked with identifying the primary sources of wildlife hazards and implementing necessary control measures to ensure aviation safety.

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