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Avian Arrivals: How Singapore's Asian Openbill Surge Challenges Airports
Asian openbill (Sam Lievense). The Asian openbill (Anastomus oscitans), a large stork species, has recently become a more frequent...
Sam Lievense
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Australian Aviation Wildlife Hazard Group Forum 2024
In August, the Mastermark team traveled to Melbourne to attend the Australian Aviation Wildlife Hazard Group (AAWHG) Forum, an event...
Debra Yap
3 min read


North America Aviation Wildlife Management Conference 2024
Every couple of years, we get the opportunity to fly stateside, and this year brought us to Minneapolis to attend the Aviation Wildlife...
Logan Tan
3 min read


Unexpected Wildlife Strikes: Beyond Birds in Aviation
We commonly associate birds with wildlife strikes involving aircraft. However, strikes can and do involve a wider variety of wildlife....
Sam Lievense
4 min read

Airport Technology Tools: Scarecrow Group's Bio-Acoustic Bird Control Devices
Given the danger bird strikes at airports can pose to both planes and human life, a comprehensive risk mitigation toolkit is paramount....
Matthew Scott
4 min read


Airport Wildlife Hazard Management: Tropical vs Temperate
Managing wildlife hazards at an airport in a tropical climate? Regardless of their geographical location, airports face significant...
Sam Lievense
5 min read


Mastering Sustainability
Sustainability is much more than just a buzzword. At Mastermark, we take sustainability with the utmost seriousness, focusing on all...
Sam Lievense
4 min read


The Impact of Flora on Aerodrome Safety: Beyond Aesthetics
Airports go beyond being mere transportation hubs; they are outdoor environments that form complex ecosystems. Choosing and maintaining...
Sam Lievense
4 min read


Bird Spikes for Airports: Enhancing Airport Safety with a Spiky Solution
When discussing wildlife hazard management, the abundance of tools and gadgets available can be overwhelming and potentially confusing,...
Sam Lievense
3 min read


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
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