Qantas flight QF71 damaged Perth Airport's main runway during takeoff, causing urgent repairs.

A Qantas flight, QF71, damaged Perth Airport's main runway during takeoff for Singapore on Sunday, tearing up significant portions of the tarmac. The incident, filmed by witnesses, led to urgent repairs, leaving the runway partially operational. Incoming flights faced diversions or runway reassignments. Investigations by Qantas and the airport are ongoing, but the exact cause of the damage has yet to be determined.

September 15, 2024
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