On Nov. 1,1975, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), battling a rise in dangerous wildlife strikes, introduced a more aggressive bird hazard control program. Emphasis was placed on proactive patrolling from 6 a.m. to dusk, in contrast to traditional reactive efforts that targeted existing hazards identified by pilots or ground personnel. Developed and tested during that summer, the start date could not have been more timely. October's damaging bird strike total was a year-to-date high of seven-all involving major air carriers. Five of the strikes led to engine changes.
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