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Sky-High Sit-Down: Bob Mugaya from Uganda CAA
Bob Mugaya is a Bird Hazard and Wildlife Control Officer for Uganda's Entebbe International Airport with 20 years of experience. Bob's...

Sam Lievense
2 min read


Conversations From the Cockpit: Captain Achmad Sadikin
Captain Achmad Sadikin is an AirAsia pilot and Chairman of the Indonesian National Committee on Airport Wildlife Hazard Management. The...

Sam Lievense
2 min read


Mastering the Skies: You Asked, We Answered
Mastermark in collaboration with OMSI hosted the first ever “Mastering the Skies” event in Manila, Philippines this February. Your...

Sam Lievense
7 min read


Snakes in the Airport: Understanding the Presence, Problems, and Solutions
Airports are designed to ensure the smooth and safe operation of flights; however, the presence of snakes in these environments can pose...

Sam Lievense
4 min read


Behind the Scenes: Glimpse into an Airport Wildlife Biologist Laboratory
Airport wildlife biologists play a critical role in understanding, monitoring, and mitigating interactions between aviation and wildlife....

Sam Lievense
3 min read


Exploring the Role of an Airport Wildlife Biologist: A Day in the Life
Upon reading the title of this article, you might find yourself questioning the necessity of a Wildlife Biologist at an airport. It's a...

Sam Lievense
5 min read


Protecting Planes: How Bird Strike Kits Ensure Accurate DNA Sampling
The safety of airside operations at airports is a top priority. Wildlife strikes can result in damage to the aircraft, costly repairs,...

Leanna Teoh
3 min read


Food Webs: Understanding Their Role to Mitigate Wildlife Strikes
Wildlife strikes pose a significant threat to aviation safety, costing millions in damage and endangering human lives each year. To...

Sam Lievense
3 min read


How to Collect DNA Samples From Wildlife Strike Remains
Wildlife strikes are an unfortunate reality in the aviation world. The identification of birds or other species involved in a strike is...

Sam Lievense
2 min read


Feathered Fridays: White-bellied Sea Eagle
This article is part of the Feathered Fridays series, a spotlight on different bird species found at your airports or aerodrome spaces....

Sam Lievense
2 min read
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