A KLM Boeing 747-400, performing flight from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Mexico City (Mexico), suspected bird strike.

• Aircraft was climbing out of Amsterdam’s runway 24 when the aircraft flew through a flock of birds.
• The crew initially continued the flight and climbed the aircraft to FL300.
• Overhead London (UK) the crew decided to return to Amsterdam suspecting a number of birds had hit the aircraft.
• The aircraft dumped fuel and landed safely back on Amsterdam’s runway 18R about 110 minutes after departure.
• The airline reported the aircraft received damage but did not confirm a bird strike.