Originally Posted by
Hydro Junkie
Let me counter with a simple question:
How many more additional airline flights are added each year? Boeing and Airbus, combined, are selling planes in close to record numbers with no where close to that amount being retired. Many nesting areas are being destroyed to let man expand, forcing birds into closer proximity with man. More planes plus closer proximity equals more strikes.
You can find all the FAA data regarding the wildlife strikes in the document on the FAA website. I've provided the link multiple times. Please note accordingly in your final answer.
Based on the information you provided, it appears wildlife will present an even greater danger in the future to manned aircraft than it has in past.