IAC held a conference "Bird strike prevention"

On April 16, 2026, the Interstate Aviation Committee held a conference "Bird strike prevention".

The event was attended by about 100 aviation specialists from Member States of the Agreement on Civil Aviation and Use of Airspace, including representatives of international organizations: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), CIS Executive Committee and Eurasian Economic Commission. In addition, representatives of aviation authorities, airlines, airports, ground handling at aerodromes, equipment manufacturers, as well as representatives of educational and scientific production institutions took part in the event.

The conference aims to improve aviation safety by mitigating the risk of bird strikes. Analysis of a significant number of air accidents worldwide shows that the presence of birds and wildlife on or near aerodromes poses a serious threat to the safety of aircraft operations.

During the event the participants reviewed the requirements of international and national documents for mitigating the risk of bird strikes, modern developments in bird and wildlife scaring technology, their application experience, and other topics. In particular, the following topics were presented:

-  International and national requirements for mitigating the risk of bird strikes; 

- Current ICAO developments regarding bird strike prevention guidance, including updating the Manual on the ICAO Bird Strike Information System (IBIS) (Doc 9332);

-  The main problems in preventing bird strikes; 

-  A systems approach to bird strike prevention;

-  A methodological approach to quantitative aviation safety risk assessment; 

-  Ways to minimize bird strikes; 

-  Exchange of best practices of airport representatives in preventing bird strikes and others.

At the conference, manufacturers of special equipment presented developments that mitigate the risks of negative impacts on safe aircraft operation. Participants also discussed with manufacturers the implementation, performance evaluation, and development of requirements for the use of this equipment.

The IAC discussion area proved an effective platform for professional dialogue. Participants not only shared best practices but also identified key challenges in preventing bird strikes and protecting against wildlife, and outlined solutions. The conference emphasized the need for a systematic approach to equipping airports with ornithological safety equipment, including bird monitoring systems based on radar and optoelectronic devices, which can detect birds and predict their behavior.

The conference "Bird Strike Prevention" was held in a productive atmosphere and was highly appreciated by the participants. Experts emphasized the importance of such events and expressed their willingness to collaborate further to improve bird strike prevention measures.