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June 6, 2010 -
The meeting,
produced by Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada and the American
Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and hosted by |
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The four-day
meeting includes one day of hands-on wildlife mitigation training
(limited to 150 participants) and three days of technical sessions and
case studies designed to help share the latest techniques, data, and
general information on bird strike mitigation.
"Airport operators
have a responsibility to ensure that all appropriate actions are taken
to mitigate the potential for bird and wildlife strikes at their
facilities," said John Ostrom, manager of Airside Operations at
Bird strikes have
been a major concern in aviation for decades. In 2009, the
The annual bird
strike conference is designed to share the latest information, best
practices and training to help airports and operators mitigate the risks
posed by the combination of aircraft and birds. Delegates will hear from
experts representing all stakeholders, including wildlife biologists,
airport operations executives, pilots, regulators, and suppliers of
tools and systems designed to mitigate wildlife strike risks. |
The keynote
address will be delivered by US Airways First Officer Jeff Skiles, the
co-pilot of
US Airways Flight 1549, which he helped land safely on
* Salt Lake City
International executives will provide an overview and history of the
airport's wildlife hazard management plan;
* Representatives
from the
* A Birdstrike
Control Program representative will discuss the practical application of
vehicle mounted infrared systems in wildlife control at Eglin Air Force
Base's Hurlburt Field, Okaloosa, Fla.; and
* A
The meeting also
includes an exhibit hall area, where more than a dozen leading suppliers
of wildlife mitigation equipment and systems will be on hand to discuss
their products and services.
Birdstrike 2010 is
a must-attend event for military and civilian personnel responsible for
airfield operations, wildlife and wetland resource managers, land-use
planners, FAA inspectors, university researchers, engineers, pilots,
aviation representatives, waste management operators and anyone
interested in mitigating bird strikes.
Formed in 1991,
Bird Strike Committee |
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