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Etihad flight aborts take-off in Melbourne due to smoke under plane

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An Etihad Airways flight (EY461) bound for Abu Dhabi aborted take-off at Melbourne Airport on January 5 after smoke was observed under the Boeing 787-9 registered A6-BLN. The plane, carrying 271 passengers, was brought to a safe stop on the runway.

Emergency services attended as a precaution, applying foam to two deflated tyres.

All passengers disembarked safely, and the airline is assisting with onward travel. Etihad apologised for the inconvenience, emphasising that safety is their top priority.

This post was published on 5 January 2025 15:13

André Orban

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