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As the year draws to a close, we reflect with gratitude on an impactful and rewarding year for the World Birdstrike Association. 2025 has been a significant milestone, marked by the recognition of WBA by ICAO and strengthened engagement across the global aviation safety community. We are thankful for the continued support and collaboration…
Proud to represent the World Birdstrike Association (WBA) at the ICAO 42nd Assembly in Montreal 23rd – 4th Oct 2025 A great opportunity to engage with international aviation delegates and highlight Wildlife Hazard Management as an integral part of aviation safety. WHM is a shared responsibility, and WBA remains committed to working with ICAO, States,…
Proud to represent the World Birdstrike Association (WBA) at the ICAO 42nd Assembly in Montreal. 🌍✈️ A great opportunity to engage with international aviation delegates and highlight Wildlife Hazard Management as an integral part of aviation safety. WHM is a shared responsibility, and WBA remains committed to working with ICAO, States, operators and all related…
The World Birdstrike Association (WBA) invites you to participate in a short survey on wildlife hazard management within the ICAO-recommended 13-kilometre safety zone around airports. ICAO Doc 9137 Part 3 – Fifth Edition (2020), Section 4.4.2 – Off-aerodrome habitat “Land uses within 13 km of the aerodrome reference point (ARP) should be assessed for their…
ICAO APAC WHM/7 Meeting – Strengthening Wildlife Hazard Management Across the Skies We’ve just returned from the 7th ICAO Asia-Pacific Wildlife Hazard Management (WHM) Meeting, held in the breathtaking mountain town of Pokhara, Nepal—a true Himalayan gem nestled among the snow-capped Annapurna Ranges. Over several inspiring days, delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered to…
On behalf of the Worldbirdstrike Association (WBA), we’re excited to share highlights from the Sixth Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Wildlife Hazard Management Working Group (AP-WHM WG/6) held in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 14-17, 2024. This crucial gathering brought together aviation and wildlife experts to discuss and enhance strategies for managing wildlife hazards at airports. Key…
🌎✈️ Recap of the Joint WBA/CARSAMPAF Summit – Guadalajara We are thrilled to wrap up a highly productive and inspiring experience at the Joint Summit of the World Birdstrike Association (WBA) and CARSAMPAF in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico. This impactful event was supported by ICAO and sponsored by AFAC, bringing together a diverse range of aviation…
Joint Conference in Mexico: Registration Still Open! MEX 2024: Wildlife Hazard Management Summit – CARSAMPAF & WBA We are excited to remind all stakeholders that registration for the World Birdstrike Association (WBA) Joint Conference in Mexico is still open! This is your chance to join global experts in aviation safety and wildlife hazard management for…
🌿 Drones and Birds Co-Existence: Pros and Cons for the Future 🕊️🚁 Pros: Efficient Logistics: Zipline put its first fleet to work in Rwanda, delivering blood and other health supplies to clinics and hospitals. Since then, the Silicon Valley startup has expanded its service in six other countries, with limited delivery service and distribution…
Dear Esteemed Members of the WBA The WBA aviation safety forum kicked off with an inaugural ceremony of lighting the lamp that saw the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including government officials, aviation experts, and representatives from the Indian Airforce, various international and domestic airports. The opening addresses emphasised the importance of collaborative initiatives to address…