South Korean authorities said Thursday that all airports in the country would be required to deploy thermal imaging cameras and bird detection radar systems in the wake of the Jeju Air crash that left 179 dead.

Bird detection radars to be installed at all South Korea airports after Jeju Air crash - Thermal imaging cameras and detection radars will be fitted following the deadly incident in December

Korean authorities are planning a broad deployment of bird-detection radar, as well as imaging and deterrent technology, in the aftermath of the fatal Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 accident. The aircraft suffered a bird-strike to both engines during approach to Muan airport on 29 December,

In the deadliest air disaster ever on South Korean soil on Dec 29, 179 people were killed. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Authorities have suggested that migratory bird strikes were the cause of last month's deadly plane crash in South Korea, according to multiple reports.

South Korean officials investigating the fatal Jeju Air crash have published a preliminary report of the accident.

South Korean authorities have submitted a preliminary report on last month's fatal Jeju Air crash to the International Civil Aviation Organization. The ongoing investigation focuses on a 'bird impact' as well as examining the aircraft's engines and landing systems.

All airports will get thermal imaging cameras to prevent wildlife-related plane accidents which costs an estimated US$124 million

South Korean authorities said Thursday all airports across the country will be ordered to install bird detection cameras and radars after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.