In December 2024, the tragic crash of a Jeju Air passenger plane in South Korea sent shockwaves through the aviation world. While the investigation is ongoing, the possibility of a bird strike has emerged as a key focus.
According to data compiled by the United States Fish and Wildlife Services, bird strikes cause annual damages amounting to approximately US$900 million in the US alone. But what types of birds pose the greatest threat? And what measures are being taken to prevent these dangerous encounters?
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