Bird collisions with planes at domestic airports have increased as national carrier PIA reports that the airline has incurred losses amounting to crores of rupees as a consequence of these collisions.
PIA reported 38 bird strike incidents involving its planes from January to June this year.
The majority of these collisions occurred at Lahore Airport, with 14 incidents, and Karachi Airport, with eight incidents, over the past six months. Additionally, seven cases were reported at other locations. Four incidents were reported at Multan Airport and one each at Sukkur, Faisalabad, and Gilgit Airports.
The incidents primarily occurred during landing and take-off, resulting in additional expenses of crores of rupees for PIA.
The Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for keeping birds away from airports, but the necessary systems have not been installed.
