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<postdate>2025-01-06 08:29:47</postdate>
<headline>Failed take-off causes delays and disruption</headline>
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<caption>Work is under way to repair damage to a plane that aborted take-off at Melbourne Airport. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)</caption>
<p><span class="kicker-line">By <strong>Melissa Meehan</strong> in Melbourne</span></p>
<p><strong>One of Australia's busiest airports is operating with one runway as work continues to repair a plane damaged during an aborted take-off.Â </strong></p>
<p>The Etihad plane bound for Abu Dhabi with just under 300 people on board had to abort its departure at Melbourne Airport on Sunday "for technical reasons".</p>
<p>Flight EY461 reportedly slammed on the emergency brakes just moments before taking to the air at 6.15pm.</p>
<p>The Aviation Rescue and Firefighting Service was called and deployed firefighting foam as a precaution, a Melbourne Airport statement said.</p>
<p>Due to the damage to the aircraft's tyres, the plane remained on the runway on Monday morning, with repairs currently under way.</p>
<p>It means Melbourne Airport is only operating with one runway which will be used for all arrivals and departures - on the day many Australians return to work after the festive period.</p>
<p>"While there have been no cancellations at this stage, there have been disruptions to some flights," a spokesperson told AAP.</p>
<p>"Some flights have departed with less fuel and will need to refuel on the way to their final destination."</p>
<p>Etihad has been contacted by AAP for comment.</p>
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