The AAWHG invites all members and industry stakeholders to our 7th annual forum and industry collaboration. The exciting two day program will be hosted by the Queensland Museum in Brisbane and includes:
An industry networking function and an airside tour of Brisbane Airport are also part of the full program.
At only $440 AUD (incl. GST) for the full event, this forum offers excellent value and places are limited. International attendance is also welcomed.
Please click on the event brochure for further information and details on how to register.
The AAWHG would also like to acknowledge and thank the many sponsors of this event including Qantas, Virgin Australia, PGG Wrightson Turf, Naturecall, Avisure, Robin, Rocket Man, Brisbane Airport and the Australian Airports Association.
Thanks to the Australian Museum, a Fying Fox (Australian Pteropus Species) Fact Sheet is now available. Please click on the Science and Research news page for more information.
Following the forum, the remaining meeting for 2013 will be held on Thursday 7 November in Sydney. The meeting location will be confirmed closer to the date.
The World Bird Strike Association (formally the International Bird Strike Committee) has just launched its new look website at http://worldbirdstrike.com.
More information is available on the world news page.
The National Airport Safeguarding Framework, has been published and includes land use guidelines for Managing the risk of wildlife strikes in the vicinity of airports.
More information is available on the government news page.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released their 2012 report on wildlife strikes in Australia titled: Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics: Bird and animal strikes 2002 to 2011.
More information is available on the government news page.
The ATSB Accident & Incident Notification Form now includes bird/animal strike fields. This information is essential to help better understand the issues with bird and animal hazards.
The National Wildlife Calandar for 2013 is currently under construction. You can view the latest copy via the link provided.
If you would like to see your own wildlife meetings reflected on the calendar, please send an email containing date(s), time, the location and your contact details to info@aawhg.org
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with the support of the AAWHG, has published its first Advisory Circular on Wildlife Hazard Management at Aerodromes.
The AAWHG together with the Australian Airports Association and Avisure have updated the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan template. (838 kb)
The Bird Risk Assessment Model for Airports and Aerodromes has now been finalised and is available for use.