Annual Losses To Airlines From Strikes Estimated At $1.2 Billion
Niagara Falls will host the 2011 Bird Strike North America Conference September 12-15 at the Marriott Gateway on the Falls. The event, organized by The Bird Strike Association of Canada and The Bird Strike Committee USA, brings together aviation and wildlife professionals from all over the world dedicated to the understanding and prevention of bird strikes.
This year’s program includes paper and poster presentations, several exhibits and the opportunity to network with associates. Accipiter Radar will be showcasing its 3D avian radar which is deployed at several civil airports and military airfields to help reduce bird strike risk.
Bird aircraft collisions have been a safety concern for aviation since the Wright Brothers. The story of the landing of US Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in January of 2009 drew public attention to the issue. Recent estimates indicate that bird strikes cost commercial aviation over $1.2 billion worldwide annually.
Gary Searing, Executive Director of the Bird Strike Association of Canada says of next week's conference, "We have a great history to build on and expect that the conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada will continue in the tradition of informative talks, great networking opportunities, key vendor exhibits at the conference, good food, a sponsored field trip and fun. So...register now online as I am very much looking forward to seeing you at the conference."