KUALA LUMPUR: Gold Coast airport will investigate the incident in which a Malaysia-bound AirAsia X flight was diverted to Brisbane shortly after taking off from the airport. In a press statement, the airport confirmed that flight D7207, bound for Kuala Lumpur, had experienced a suspected bird strike shortly after take off. Gold Coast airport is working with all involved stakeholders in regards to an investigation into the incident. “Passenger safety is of paramount importance to Gold Coast airport,” it said. Gold Coast airport assured that it had developed and implemented a comprehensive wildlife management program at the airport.

Source: The Star July 04, 2017 03:11 UTC