Following a fatal Jeju Air crash in South Korea attributed to a bird strike, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) assures of ongoing efforts to enhance aviation safety protocols. CAAP Spokesperson Eric Apolonio highlighted the agency's focus on mitigating bird strikes, particularly considering the impact of climate change on migratory bird populations. He emphasized recent initiatives like seminars and upgrades to runways and security regulations.
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines on Monday, December 30, 2024, assured of continuous upgrades to the country’s aviation safety protocols, particularly in preventing bird strikes . CAAP Spokesperson Eric Apolonio made the assurance during the Usapang TOL radio program of Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino after a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and crew.
Apolonio said climate change is a factor that CAAP considers when implementing measures to prevent bird strikes at airports, particularly during takeoff or landing.“This is being addressed by CAAP,” Apolonio assured, adding that the agency recently held a seminar discussing the increasing population of migratory birds around airports and measures to mitigate bird strikes.
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