Perth Airport Faces Urgent Repairs Following Qantas Incident
Immediate Repairs at Perth Airport
Urgent repair works are underway at Perth Airport following a Qantas plane incident that resulted in damage to the main runway. The incident occurred on Sunday when flight QF71 reportedly tore up part of the runway during takeoff.
Details of the Incident
According to an airport spokesperson, the damage was identified during a routine safety inspection. "Earlier today, pavement damage on the Main Runway was identified following a departing aircraft," they stated. As a result, pavement maintenance works are now in progress.
- Time of incident: 12:15 PM
- Aircraft involved: Qantas flight QF71
- Current runway status: Partly operational
Perth Airport confirmed that the main runway resumed partial operations on Sunday afternoon after the initial inspection.
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