Gents:
Rather than debate the merits of landing or continuing to destination in a four engine aircraft I think we should go back to the more serious issue of the bird strike events at Reunion island.... Based on my reading there is a serious problem at this airport.
I have no expereience operating in this part of the world, but as a bird strike researcher I would be most interested to receive more detailed information on these events:
In particular I am looking for all the details; bird species & number of birds struck, when, where, time of day, weather conditions, type of aircraft & engine and the damage. I would also be really interested in in any pictures.
If anyone has factual information and could post it or send it to me via PM I would appreciate it.
Richard
A320 Captain & Bird Strike Researcher.