September 2017 – Bird Strike Association of Canada – Comité canadien sur le péril aviaire

Understanding Complexities Of Bigger Fan Blades

30 September 2017 News by Gary Searing

GOING TO THE BIRDS Innovations such as these have enabled Rolls to use titanium fan blades for a long time, and their strength is a key attribute. A main reason is that fan blades must be able to cope with bird strikes. “It is not uncommon for fan blades to go for years without repair,”
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What happens when a bird strikes a plane?

26 September 2017 News by Gary Searing

In bowling, a strike is the best shot you can make. In aviation jargon, however, a strike happens when a bird suddenly crosses the trajectory of an aeroplane. Usually, with an adverse outcome for the bird. It’s not a rare occurrence for a bird and a plane to collide. A recent Japan Airlines plane bound
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Bird-strike display aims to boost aviation safety

19 September 2017 News by Gary Searing

An airport in Dalian, Liaoning province, has turned birds that died after hitting planes into specimens for educational purposes. The 108 stuffed birds that died after flying into planes or getting caught in protective netting surrounding Dalian International Airport are displayed in a newly-built exhibition hall in the airport. Each specimen has a QR code,
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At DFW Airport, bird strikes drop with help of old-fashioned research

9 September 2017 News by Gary Searing

An extensive research project at DFW International Airport has led to a sharp drop in some species of bird strikes that's now catching the eye of other airport operators nationwide. This week, hundreds of airport movers and shakers are in Dallas for the 2017 North American Bird Strike Conference. DFW is playing host during the three-day
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Robot Birds Could Help End Bird Strikes On Airplanes