NEW DELHI: A SpiceJet aircraft taxiing to take off hitting a buffalo on Surat runway has exposed the harsh reality of Indian airports: they are virtually grazing ground for cattle and their dirty surroundings chick magnets for birds. Directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) data shows that the combined "wildlife strikes"— birds and animals hitting aircraft on roll at airports — has been steadily rising over the years, putting air travellers at great risk. READ ALSO: SpiceJet indefinitely suspends flights from...
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