Airports International, September 1st, 1999
Make no mistake, wildlife hazards have serious implications for civil aviation safety. Consider the following four statements, which each highlight a very common concern:
"There has never been a greater chance for catastrophe than the current conflict between wildlife and aviation interests", US Under Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Dunn.
"Bird strikes is one of the three greatest hazards to aviation in America today," National Transportation Safety Board Chairman, Jim Hall.
"Bird strikes cost the aviation industry in the United States up to $300 million in losses every year", US FAA Admin...
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