Director General Manuel Tamayo emphasized the program's value, stating that enhanced understanding through such training directly contributes to operational efficiency, improved aviation safety, and strengthened biodiversity protection. The three-day seminar, concluded December 13th at the Civil Aviation Training Center, underscored this commitment.
Tamayo observed that wildlife hazards and bird strikes remain substantial challenges in aviation.
The course offered comprehensive strategies for mitigating wildlife-related aviation risks.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) highlighted that this initiative underscores the agency's steadfast commitment to balancing safety, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
In March, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) conducted simulated bird strike exercises at Tacloban Airport to enhance incident response preparedness. Recent news reports detail an American Airlines flight experiencing an engine bird strike, resulting in an emergency landing.