KAA to install bird detection radar at JKIA to prevent aircraft damage
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is set to install a new bird detection radar at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), offering relief to airline operators who have faced costly aircraft damage. The radar detects bird sizes and movement paths, relaying this information to air traffic controllers, who then alert pilots and safety crews to take action. In October last year, Nairobi-based Kenya Airways reported spending over 70 million dollars due to bird strike incidents at the airport since 2020. Uganda Airlines launched commercial operations in Nairobi in 2019.
