Bird strike forces KL-bound AirAsia X flight diverted to Brisbane

A Kuala Lumpur-bound AirAsia X flight was diverted after experiencing a suspected bird strike to its starboard engine shortly after takeoff at Gold Coast Airport at 10pm on Tuesday.

Flight D7 207 was carrying 345 passengers and 14 crew members and had reportedly landed in Brisbane at 11.33pm.

AirAsia X in a statement on Tuesday said two birds remains were found on the runway.

AirAsia X chief executive officer, Benyamin Ismaid said the airline is following all regulatory guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of the guests are being attended by the ground staff.

"We would like to commend our pilot and crew members for their professionalism and swift action to reassure passengers who were on board flight D7 207 and to land the aircraft safely in Brisbane airport.

"AirAsia X will arrange for a special flight to transport all guests o Flight D7 207 to Kuala Lumpur as soon as possible," he added.