Telemetry allows tracking seagull movements near airports, contributing to air safety
Maintaining the safety of operations is a priority at airports, and fauna study and management on the premises and in the surrounding areas is a key factor in reducing bird strike risk. To address these aspects and share experiences among stakeholders, the Spanish State Air Safety Agency (AESA) has organized the III National Forum on […]
Barcelona-El Prat Airport organises a Workshop on wildlife management
Cooperation between stakeholders to prevent bird strikes was the main goal of the first Workshop on wildlife management, organised by Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Experts in risk management met with managers of airport departments, air navigation, airlines, wildlife and natural sites, as well as representatives of municipalities and farmers. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is leading the implementation […]
A good evaluation is essential to reduce wildlife hazards at airports
In its June 2013 issue, the magazine “Avion Revue Internacional” published an article entitled: Colisiones con aves en aeropuertos. Primer paso: un buen diagnóstico (Bird strikes at airports. First step: a good evaluation), which reflected the good practices at Barcelona-El Prat Airport in the management of risks related to birds and other animals in the airport grounds. […]
