Bird-Hit Incidents Soar to 1,782 in 2025, Government Reveals

• Bird-hit incidents at Indian airports increased to 1,782 in 2025 from 1,278 in 2024, as per government data.
• A total of 6,337 bird-hit incidents were reported over the last five years.
• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has regulations and guidelines for managing wildlife hazards.
• Licensed airports implement Wildlife Hazard Management Plans (WHMP) to identify and mitigate causes.
• Airfield Environment Management Committees (AEMC) are formed to control wildlife hazards at airports.