PUTRAJAYA: AirAsia X is currently conducting an investigation into the cause of an incident involving flight D7237 en route to Kuala Lumpur from Perth, Australia on Sunday morning.
The flight was reported to have to turn back one-and-a-half hours into the trip due to a technical issue.
In a statement today, AirAsia X said it was conducting an investigation with its engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce.
“We are also cooperating fully with the local aviation authorities. We would like to stress that AirAsia Group has always strictly followed the maintenance programme prescribed by our manufacturers.
“We have also complied with all regulations and requirements as set forth by each country where the airline operates, including Australia.
“The safety of our guests and crew is of utmost importance to us,” the statement read.
The Airbus 330 took off just before 7am (AWST) on Sunday landed back in Perth approximately 10am with marine and land emergency services on site in anticipation of a crash into the water.
AirAsia X had confirmed yesterday that the flight landed safely, about three hours after it departed with 359 passengers on board.
It also said the airline has initiated the process of undergoing voluntary IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) auditing for all airlines within the group, including AirAsia X Malaysia, AirAsia X Indonesia and AirAsia Indonesia.
AirAsia X Malaysia received two IOSA audit certificates in 2015 and 2016, it said.
It added that AirAsia remains committed to meeting all safety and security requirements in all the countries that they operate in.