IMPEL Implementation of the Bird and Habitat Directives at European Aerodromes Project made aerodrome visits in Denmark
05 Oct, 2023
Aerodromes cover a significant part of Europe, scattered all over the continent, hosting a wide variety of Europe’s plant and animal species.
Some of these animals, especially the heavy and/or flocking species of birds, are one of the major hazards for aviation. When colliding with aircraft (aircraft – wildlife collision), the birds and other animals may jeopardize the safety of aircraft, its crew and passengers (and people living in the vicinity of aerodromes and beyond).
To safeguard aviation safety, EC Regulation 139 / 2014 has safety standards for all aspects of aviation, including wildlife hazard management at and around aerodromes.
IMPEL Implementation of the Bird and Habitat Directives at European Aerodromes Project aims to investigate the number of animals / species affected by aircraft, the number of animals / species affected by the derogations, the process to issue, execute and oversight of the derogations, the wildlife hazard management methods of the aerodromes and good practices for a win – win situation of both flight safety and biodiversity at aerodromes.
On 26 and 27 September 2023, the Project Team made aerodrome visits in Denmark. They have visited Copenhagen Airport and Karup Airbase. The Project Team will continue their aerodrome visits until the end of 2024.
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