Abstract: Bird strikes pose a significant threat to aviation safety in Zambia. This study employed a multi-method approach to investigate challenges faced by Zambian airports and explore solutions for mitigating bird hazard risks. The research reviewed existing literature on bird strike prevention, conducted interviews with airport personnel and wildlife management authorities, analyzed data on past bird strike incidents, and conducted physical observations of bird activity.....
Keywords: Bird hazard management, Bird Strike Prevention, Aviation safety, Zambian Airports, Wildlife management, ICAO Standards
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