Aviation Wildlife Management Conference
Bird Strike Committee USA
What Is Due Dilligence?
August 20-22, 2024 | Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown | Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
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About the Conference
We look forward to welcoming you to Minneapolis/St. Paul from August 20-22 for the 2024 Aviation Wildlife Management Conference. This year's theme is What Is Due Diligence?
Attendees will observe informative presentations on strategies and site-specific approaches used to reduce the risk that wildlife pose to safe airport operations. There will be several opportunities throughout the conference to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, subject matter experts, and partners in the industry. We encourage you to take advantage of this conference to expand your network by engaging with Bird Strike USA Steering Group members, presenters, and other civilian and military attendees. This conference will provide a collaborative atmosphere where proactive, reactive, and adaptive strategies are shared and improved. We look forward to advancing the common objective of providing safe airport environments by properly addressing aviation wildlife management issues.
Who Should Attend?
- Wildlife and wetland resource managers
- Land-use planners
- FAA inspectors - including airports, air traffic, and flight standards
- Airline and aircraft owners/operators
- Military and civilian personnel responsible for airfield operations
- University researchers
- Engineers
- Aviation representatives
- Aerospace manufacturers/industries
- Waste management operators
- Anyone interested in mitigating wildlife strikes
Call for Proposals, Posters, and Field Demonstrations
We intend to have a series of presentations that cover the local, national, and international connection of consequences between wildlife hazards and aviation. Review our presentation criteria and be sure to submit your proposal by Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Day 1
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BSC USA Steering Committee Meetings
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Registration
12 - 5 p.m.
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Early Bird Training: The Methods and Madness of Raptor Trapping*
1 - 5 p.m.
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U.S. Navy Breakout Session
5 - 8 p.m.
Day 2
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Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors
7 - 8 a.m.
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USDA Breakout Session
7 - 8 a.m.
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Registration
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
8 - 8:45 a.m.
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Keynote Address
8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
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Bird Strike Committee USA Update and Passing of the Gavel
9:30 - 9:55 a.m.
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International Conference Update
9:55 - 10 a.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
10 - 10:30 a.m.
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Technical Session #1 - P1 - FAA Regulatory Update
10:30 - 11 a.m.
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Technical Session #2 - P2 - Pelican Movements and Management at the Great Salt Lake
11 - 11:30 a.m.
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Technical Session #1 - P3 - Bird Strike Threats and Mitigation Measures for Urban Air Mobility/Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Operations
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Lunch with Exhibitors
12 - 1 p.m.
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Technical Session #2: P4 - Spillover Delay Effects of Damaging Wildlife Strike Events at U.S. Airports
1 - 1:30 p.m.
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Technical Session #2 - P5 - Enhanced Management of Airport Wildlife Hazards Using Geospatial Technology
1:30 - 2 p.m.
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Technical Session #2 - P5 - A Federal Partnership to Ensure the Humane Trapping, Handling, and Disposition of Migratory Birds
2 - 2:30 p.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
2:30 - 3 p.m.
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Technical Session #3 - P7 - The FAA National Wildlife Strike Database "Soaring to New Heights"
3 - 4 p.m.
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Technical Session #3 - Vendor Presentations 1-12
4 - 5 p.m.
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Welcome Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Presentations
5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Day 3
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U.S. Air Force Breakout Session
7 - 8 a.m.
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Registration
8 - 11:30 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
8 - 9 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #1A - P8 - Insecticide Use to Increase Aviation Safety
9 - 9:30 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #1B - P12 - Assessing Canada Goose Avoidance Behavior to Lights of Different Color and Frequency
9 - 9:30 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #1A - P9 - Applying UAS to Support the Safety Management of Wildlife Hazards to Aviation
9:30 - 10 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #1B - P13 - Home Ranges and Resource Selection of Black Vultures in the Southeastern United States
9:30 - 10 a.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
10 - 10:30 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #2A - P10 - Response of Birds to UAS Approach: Implications for Hazing Applications
10:30 - 11 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #2B - P14 - Monitoring Raptor Movements with Satellite Telemetry and Aviation Radar Systems: An Evaluation for Synchronicity
10:30 - 11 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #2A - P11 - "A320NEO vs A320CEO": Effect of Latest and Quieter Engines on Bird Strike Rates
11 - 11:30 a.m.
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Concurrent Session #2B - P15 - Artificial Intelligence for Detection and Classification of Wildlife from sUAS Imagery
11 - 11:30 a.m.
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Bus Loading Field Trip to Salt Lake City International Airport
11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
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Field Trip: Lunch, Airport Tour, Salt Lake City International Airport and Exhibitor Demonstrations
11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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U.S. Navy BASH Working Group Meeting
5 - 7 p.m.
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Bird Strike Quiz Bowl
7 - 9 p.m.
Day 4
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Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors
8 - 9 a.m.
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Technical Session #4 - P16 - Estimating Wildlife-Aircraft Collision Risk: Next Steps
9 - 9:30 a.m.
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Technical Session #4 - P17 - MOTUS Wildlife Tracking System: A Vehicle for Informing Flight Safety
9:30 - 10 a.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
10 - 10:30 a.m.
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Technical Session #5 - P18 - Wildlife Services Trials of Flight Control® Max Repellent at Cooperating Airports
10:30 - 11 a.m.
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Technical Session #5 - P19 - DNA Tools for Vulture Management
11 - 11:30 a.m.
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Technical Session #5 - P20 - Controllable Factors Affecting Accuracy of Human Identification of Animals in Images Obtained During UAS Surveys
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Lunch with Exhibitors
12 - 1 p.m.
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Technical Session #6 - P21 - A Systematic Map of Utilizing Small Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to Monitor Wildlife
1 - 1:30 p.m.
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Technical Session #6 - P22 - Why Should We, and Can We, Develop a Bird Strike Risk Model for Military Aircraft?
1:30 - 2 p.m.
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Technical Session #6 - P23 - Investigating the Predictors of Damaging Wildlife Strikes at Part 139 Airports
2 - 2:30 p.m.
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Closing Remarks
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
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BSC USA Committee Discussion
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
ConferenceAgenda
The 2024 agenda is coming soon! For planning purposes, click below to review the 2022 agenda.
Please check back for updates.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE & BSC-USA's Duty of Care, and AAAE & BSC-USA's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
If you are not seeing the correct pricing appear for your member type, please contact member.services@aaae.org to complete your registration for this event.
2024 REGISTRATION FEES
On/Before July 5, 2024 |
After July 5, 2024 |
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All Attendees | $455 | $530 |
Students* | $150 | $150 |
*In order to receive the discounted rate, students must provide a copy of their student ID indicating full-time status and cannot be employed by an aviation industry organization. Email student ID to aaaemeetings@aaae.org with receipt of registration payment.
AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations and cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellation requests received before Friday, August 2, 2024, are subject to a $125 processing fee and will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds after this date. Substitutions will be accepted without penalties and no-shows will be billed. For all inquiries regarding cancellations and refunds, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email aaaemeetings@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
NOTE: AAAE reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AAAE’s control. In this event, we will notify all registrants and credit the full registration fee towards another AAAE meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within two weeks of receipt of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.
Media Access Policy
AAAE reserves the right to grant at its sole discretion access to TV, radio and print media organizations or individuals that have registered and received prior authorization from AAAE at least 72 hours prior to an AAAE event they wish to cover. Due to the sensitive nature of some discussions, not all sessions at some AAAE events will be open to media. AAAE retains the sole right to grant or refuse media access for any event or section of an event it operates.
Hotel & Travel
Hotel Accommodations
The main conference sessions will be held at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, located at 35 S 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN. For your convenience, a block of rooms has been made available and all attendees will receive a rate of $148 per night (single/double). The last day to receive this discounted rate is Friday, July 26, 2024. Rooms may sell out before this date, be sure to make your reservation today! Reservations made after this date only can be honored on a space available basis at the hotel’s prevailing rates. To book your room, please use the online reservation link or call the hotel directly at 612.339.4900 and ask for the AAAE meeting rate. Cancellation of guaranteed reservations must be received 48 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid a charge equal to one night’s room and tax.
Transportation
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is located 10 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the ride takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Uber and Lyft do operate at the airport, as well as light rail, and may be less expensive. Get more information on ground transportation at MSP.
Air Travel
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been selected as the official air carriers for this meeting.
United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZNSQ375349 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZNSQ and Agreement Code 375349. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM36J.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Make a Lasting Impression by Sponsoring & Exhibiting!
Tabletop Exhibits
This three-day conference highlights recent developments and ideas in addressing wildlife hazards to aircraft that occur in the airport environment. As an exhibitor, you will connect with more than 300 industry experts ready and eager to learn more about your products and services.
Sponsorship
This three-day conference highlights recent developments and ideas in addressing wildlife hazards to aircraft that occur in the airport environment. As a sponsor, you will connect with more than 300 industry experts ready and eager to learn more about your products and services.
Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now before these opportunities are gone! Gain an advantage over the competition before we sell out; sign up to sponsor today.
Please contact Lisa Williams at 703.824.0504 with any questions about exhibiting or sponsoring.
This conference's powerful audience includes:
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Airport employees who implement wildlife hazard management
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Military and civilian personnel responsible for airfield operations
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FAA Certification Inspectors
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FAA Environmental Protections Specialists
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FAA and Military Air Traffic Control
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USDA Wildlife Services personnel
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Consultants, contractors, and government employees involved in wildlife hazard management
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Pilots, airlines, and aviation stakeholders
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Land-use planners
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University researchers and students
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Waste management operators
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Federal, State, and Local wildlife, wetland, or natural resource managers
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Anyone interested in controlling conflicts between birds and aviation
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Us!
Program
Jim Laughlin
Bird Strike Committee Program Chair
Registration
Dan Reilly
703.797.2526
Hotel
Allison Wachter
703.797.2558
Sponsorship & Exhibits
Lisa Williams
703.824.0504
Press & Media Inquiries
Brian Kalish
703.575.2461