Bird strikes at Indian airports are on the rise, with over 6,300 incidents in five years. The government says stricter wildlife management measures are being implemented to enhance aviation safety. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/bird-strikes-at-indian-airports-surge-over-five-years-raising-safety-concerns-t1vicipw?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AviationSafety #BirdStrike #IndianAirports #DGCA #CivilAviation
First time I'm on a plane that needs to return to departure because of a #birdstrike. 🤷‍♂️
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Incheon Airport Corporation to Introduce Bird Detection Radar

Incheon Airport Corporation to implement bird detection radar system by 2027 to enhance aviation safety and prevent bird strike incidents

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United Airlines flight sees engine fire after takeoff due to apparent rabbit strike

The flight was able to safely return to Denver, the airline said.

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AP:FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike, engine fire

"...There were no reported injuries, and fire on the cargo plane was contained to the engine, Valens said. .."

https://apnews.com/article/newark-plane-explosion-fire-fedex-4c293bdcfc33c6f08c093f355bc88a1d

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FedEx plane makes emergency landing after bird strike sparks fire

A FedEx cargo plane had to make an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky. A spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says the plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport just after 8 a.m. on Saturday during the emergency. There were no reported injuries. The spokesperson says the emergency landing caused air traffic to be briefly halted as a precaution, and operations resumed shortly after.

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👀 FedEx plane makes emergency landing with engine on fire at Newark Airport after bird strike

https://abc7.com/post/fedex-plane-bird-strike-sets-engine-fire-makes-emergency-landing-newark-airport/15966366/

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FedEx plane makes emergency landing with engine on fire at Newark Airport after bird strike

Video obtained by Eyewitness News shows flames shooting under the aircraft just after 8 a.m. on Saturday.

British Typhoon Aircraft’s Canopy Jettisoned after Suspected Bird Strike

An XI (F) Squadron Typhoon canopy was jettisoned mid-flight after a suspected bird strike, prompting an investigation.

British Typhoon Aircraft’s Canopy Jettisoned after Suspected Bird Strike

An XI (F) Squadron Typhoon canopy was jettisoned mid-flight after a suspected bird strike, prompting an investigation.