Brazil presents innovative project to reduce collisions between wildlife and aircraft

The National Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SAC) of the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) held a seminar with international experts to exchange successful experiences in reducing collisions between animals and aircraft during landings and takeoffs. Brazil is considered a global reference in this area, and SAC-MPor will present an innovative project developed in partnership with the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), which uses DNA analysis to identify the species involved in these incidents, allowing the adoption of more effective measures to minimize risks. Since April 2023, the project has analyzed hundreds of biological samples, identifying dozens of species of birds and bats. Among the most frequent are the pigeon, the southern lapwing, the black-headed vulture, the thick-tailed bat, and the caracara. It is estimated that only one third of collisions are officially reported. International studies indicate that the economic benefits of wildlife risk management actions are seven times greater than the implementation costs. In Brazil, between 2011 and 2020, collisions with animals caused losses exceeding USD 75M, according to the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA). – https://aeroin.net/brasil-apresenta-projeto-inovador-para-reduzir-colisoes-entre-fauna-e-aeronaves/