The Escalating Aviation Threat The global aviation industry operates on a foundation of precision, safety, and risk mitigation. Yet, despite massive advancements in avionics and air traffic control, one of the most persistent and costly threats to flight safety remains remarkably low-tech: wildlife strikes. According to a June 2025 report released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), wildlife strikes on civil aircraft in the United States alone surged by 14% in 2024,