Aviation Safety Bulletin, March 2017
Misrepresentation of Lasers used for Airport Wildlife Management
Airports or other institutions that are planning to purchase or trial laser devices marketed for wildlife dispersal should ensure that, prior to commissioning a laser device, its classification and specifications are independently validated by an accredited testing agency and that commensurate safety protocols are adopted.
Read more here.
Misrepresentation of Lasers used for Airport Wildlife Management
Airports or other institutions that are planning to purchase or trial laser devices marketed for wildlife dispersal should ensure that, prior to commissioning a laser device, its classification and specifications are independently validated by an accredited testing agency and that commensurate safety protocols are adopted.
Read more here.
Wildlife Strike Reporting
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 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.
2016 World Birdstrike Conference
The AAWHG participated in the 2016 WBA conference at Amsterdam in December. The hosting of the event at the Royal Netherlands Naval Base emphasised the importance placed on the issue of wildlife threats by the Dutch Authorities. David Wiman, Secretary for the AAWHG gave three presentations to the delegates on Recommended Practices - Standard Phraseology, Training and Competency for flight crew, and Developing a Collaborative Approach – the Australian way. (click on the RP to see the presentation)
Dave also chaired a working group discussion on a world action plan. Actions arising from this working group will be taken by the WBA to the ICAO conference in May 2017 including Australia’s proposal for a recommended practice on communicating wildlife threats between pilots, air traffic control and airport operators.
David will provide a comprehensive debrief at the next AAWHG meeting in Brisbane on Jan 31st. All are welcome to attend.
The AAWHG participated in the 2016 WBA conference at Amsterdam in December. The hosting of the event at the Royal Netherlands Naval Base emphasised the importance placed on the issue of wildlife threats by the Dutch Authorities. David Wiman, Secretary for the AAWHG gave three presentations to the delegates on Recommended Practices - Standard Phraseology, Training and Competency for flight crew, and Developing a Collaborative Approach – the Australian way. (click on the RP to see the presentation)
Dave also chaired a working group discussion on a world action plan. Actions arising from this working group will be taken by the WBA to the ICAO conference in May 2017 including Australia’s proposal for a recommended practice on communicating wildlife threats between pilots, air traffic control and airport operators.
David will provide a comprehensive debrief at the next AAWHG meeting in Brisbane on Jan 31st. All are welcome to attend.
Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics: 2006 - 2015
Occurrences involving aircraft striking wildlife, particularly birds, are the most common aviation occurrence reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). Strikes with birds continue to be a potential safety risk and present a significant economic risk for aerodrome and airline operators. The aim of the ATSB’s statistical report series is to provide information back to pilots, aerodrome and airline operators, regulators, and other aviation industry participants to assist them with managing the risks associated with bird and animal strikes. This report updates the last edition published in 2014 with data from 2014 – 2015.
Read the report here.
Read the report here.