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Aviaire

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Effectively minimising wildlife hazards for aviation

Not just technical solutions; Strategic, value-driven solutions

Support in Site Selection & Design

Aviaire guides project teams from concept to completion, reducing wildlife hazard risks and avoiding costly redesigns. Our expert support covers feasibility, design risk assessments, and tailored Wildlife & Bird Hazard Management Plans.

Project Feasibility Studies

Assessing site suitability and identifying potential wildlife hazards early in the design phase.

Design Risk Assessments

Evaluating design elements to minimize wildlife attraction and reduce operational risks.

Wildlife and Bird Hazard Management Plans

Developing comprehensive strategies tailored to your site for effective hazard mitigation.

By integrating these services into your project, we help create safer, more efficient airfields while balancing environmental responsibility.

Local Aeronautical, Environmental & Ecological Data Assessments

Comprehensive assessments within 13 km of the proposed site (and environmental offset areas) to understand aviation operations and wildlife activity.

Aeronautical Data

  • Locations of low-altitude aircraft movements
  • Types and locations of aerodromes
  • Aircraft types, movement paths, and occurrence rates in low-altitude and terminal airspace
  • Wildlife strike data for each aerodrome

Environmental & Ecological Data

  • Wildlife species of aviation concern (birds, mammals, reptiles, insects)
  • Locations and activity patterns for these species
  • Flight and movement paths, with occurrence rates

Three Levels of Wildlife Hazard Management Support

Designed for projects near regular low-altitude movements—including drones and e‑VTOL and aerodrome safeguarding zones.

1) Site Selection & Outline Design

Engage early to avoid costly redesigns and operational risks. Our guidance informs:

  • Buildings & structures
  • Hard & soft landscaping
  • Surface water drainage
  • In‑use human behaviour & activities

Aligned to international good practice in wildlife hazard management.

2) Design Risk Assessments

RAG-rated checks at concept, outline, and detailed design. We review:

  • Enabling & construction works
  • New build & renovation
  • Landscaping
  • Surface water drainage (including SUDS)
  • Biodiversity net gain (green roofs, offsetting)
  • In‑use human activity

3) Wildlife & Bird Hazard Management Plans (WHMP)

Finalised plans that guide enabling, construction, and operational phases to minimise wildlife strike risks.

  • Clear actions, responsibilities, and escalation routes
  • Monitoring & performance checks
  • Training and capacity building for site teams

Collaborative Approach

We partner with design teams, operators, and authorities to balance safety, community wellbeing, and environmental responsibility.

Proportionate Solutions

Cost‑efficient recommendations matched to your site’s risk profile and operational realities.

Data‑Driven Insight

Decisions informed by robust local aeronautical, environmental, and ecological assessments.

Capacity Building in Wildlife Hazard Management

For CAA, Aircraft Operators, ANSP, Airport Authorities,
Architects and Developers