Could It Have Been Prevented? Bird Strikes and Floating Covers: A Step Toward Greater Aviation Safety.

Limiting Bird Strike Risks with Our Floating Covers

Bird strikes remain a major concern in aviation safety. The recent airplane accident in Korea, very likely linked to the presence of birds, once again highlights the importance of minimizing factors that attract these birds near airports.

Why Birds Are Attracted to Airport Areas ?

Around airports, water often serves as a gathering place for many species. Retention ponds and other bodies of water offer ideal spots for nesting and feeding, which increases the risk of collisions with aircraft—especially during takeoff and landing.

The Key Role of Floating Covers

Our floating covers offer a practical solution to reduce the attractiveness of these water bodies. By covering the surface, they hide the water from birds, discouraging them from settling there. As a result, the presence of birds significantly decreases, lowering the risk of bird strikes.

Benefits for Safety and the Environment

 • Reduced Collision Risk: Fewer birds around runways means fewer potential damages to aircraft and, above all, greater safety for passengers.

 • Water Conservation: By limiting evaporation, floating covers help preserve water resources—an essential asset for airports often located in regions with water constraints.

 • Easy Installation: These covers can be adapted to most basins and reservoirs, requiring minimal maintenance while ensuring optimal protection.

In Conclusion

Preventing bird strikes partly depends on reducing the attractiveness of nearby water sources. Our floating covers provide an effective and sustainable solution to mitigate these risks, while also offering added benefits such as water conservation and straightforward maintenance. Given the high stakes in aviation safety, investing in this type of solution is increasingly vital for industry stakeholders.