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Runway reopens at Melbourne Airport
A Melbourne Airport spokesperson has just confirmed runway inspections are complete, and the runway has reopened for operations this morning.
The Etihad aircraft has been safely towed from the runway at Melbourne Airport. Runway inspections have been completed and the runway has been reopened for operations this morning.
While there have been no cancellations at this stage, there have been disruptions to some flights. Some flights have departed with less fuel and will need to refuel on the way to their final destination.
