Qantas Airbus operating the QF72 Singapore to Perth flight was struck by lightning soon after departure from Changi Airport, the airline confirmed.
A spokesman for the airline said the incident had not presented any safety issue to the aircraft or passengers. 
The plane landed safely in Perth at its scheduled arrival time of 2.20pm, where it will now be inspected.
“The A330-300 aircraft will be inspected by engineers after landing,” the spokesman said.
“It is too soon to say if any maintenance will be required.”
To allow the necessary checks to be undertaken, the return QF71 flight to Singapore will be delayed by about two-and-a-half hours.
It will now depart Perth at 6pm.
Qantas said passengers booked on QF71 would be provided with refreshment vouchers.
“We will be keeping them informed of developments in the lead up to the departure,” the spokesman said.
Source : www.watoday.com.au
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