Organizational measures to prevent collisions between migratory birds and civil aviation aircraft in Georgia

Abstract

It is known that every year, almost 20% of our planet's 12,000 species migrate from north to south to spend the winter in warmer countries, returning in early spring. Aircraft collisions with migratory birds are one of the most important factors that can cause damage to any part(s) of the aircraft, including damage (for example, engine damage) that could lead to a disaster. One of the largest migratory bird routes runs through Georgia, along the Black Sea coast. Thousands of birds of prey pass through Batumi and its surroundings every year, making the area one of the most important migratory routes in the world. The article discusses the potential for collisions between migratory birds and aircraft operating at international and local airports in Georgia. For example, the routes of gathering, rest and continuation of flight of migratory birds in the Batumi migration corridor and other parameters have been studied, which are compared with the officially designated operating air routes for aircraft of airlines using Batumi Airport. A recommendation has been developed that existing migratory routes of migratory birds should be taken into account both when planning flight routes and when executing them by relevant civil aviation structures and personnel.