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Bird strike conference planned for Dubai

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

A new conference has been scheduled for Dubai in the Autumn. Emerging Markets – Fall of Debris / Bird Strike Prevention Conference 2011” will be held in Dubai on the 26th& 27th October 2011, under the patronage of Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai, and organized by Arabian Reach MFZ LLC, in association with Media Sultan
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2 Hurt In Possible Airplane Bird Strike – Windshield Of Plane Shattered Over New Smyrna Beach

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A pilot and passenger aboard a single-engine airplane over Central Florida were injured Monday in a possible midair bird strike that significantly damaged the aircraft, authorities said. Fire officials said the plane landed safely at New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport around 11 a.m. after its windshield shattered during flight. The
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Bird Harassment, Repellent, and Deterrent Techniques for Use on and Near Airports

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 23: Bird Harassment, Repellent, and Deterrent Techniques for Use on and Near Airports reviews techniques for reducing bird collisions with aircraft and the relative effectiveness of the various techniques. http://www.trb.org/ACRP/Blurbs/Bird_Harassment_Repellent_and_Deterrent_Techniques_165829.aspx

Alaska Airlines officers receive awards

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

Alaska Airlines Capt. Steve Cleary of Federal Way, Wash., and First Officer Michael Hendrix of Seattle were honored with Superior Airmanship Award Aug. 18 by the Air Line Pilots Association International for their handling of a bird strike during takeoff at Sitka last year. Cleary and Hendrix were piloting Alaska Airlines Flight 68, a Boeing
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Injuries ‘minor’ in Squamish, B.C. plane crash

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

Collision with bird caused pilot to make emergency landing at Squamish Terminals. http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20110902/SQUAMISH0101/110909995/-1/SQUAMISH/airplane-crash-lands-at-squamish-terminals

Saudi Air Force jet crashes after bird-hit

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

A Saudi Air Force Hawk jet trainer crashed on Tuesday after a bird strike on its engine, the Saudi Defence Ministry said in a statement cited by the SPA news agency, adding that the pilot ejected safely. General Ibrahim al-Malek told AFP the accident took place in the northwest of the kingdom in the Tabuk
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Incident: British Airways B772 at Toronto on Dec 28th 2011, flock of birds

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

A British Airways Boeing 777-200, registration G-VIIU performing flight BA-93 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Toronto,ON (Canada), had already intercepted Toronto's localizer runway 33R descending from 4000 to 3000 feet about 9nm before touchdown, when the crew reported a bird strike, but continued for a safe landing on runway 33R and taxied to the gate. A
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Westjet flight returns to YVR after alleged bird strike

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

A Westjet flight bound for Calgary had to return to YVR this morning after an apparent bird strike. The plane left Vancouver airport at 7 a.m. this morning, but just minutes after takeoff passengers and crew sensed a strange smell. The plane then had to burn fuel, and returned to YVR about an hour later.

Bird strike costs MIA €250,000

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

Malta International Airport has been ordered to pay more than €250,000 in damages to Air Malta and to an insurance company for the damages an Air Malta plane sustained in a bird strike. Presiding over the First Hall of the Civil Court, Mr Justice Raymond C Pace concluded that MIS was responsible for the damages
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Robots to be deployed in airfields to drive out birds

23 November 2014 News by Gary Searing

Bird strike is a source of distress for military airports. A bird might seem to have a little impact on a combat plane, but should not be taken lightly. For instance, if a mallard weighing 900 grams crashes into a fighter flying 370 kilometers per hour, the impact is equivalent to 4.8 tons. If the
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