Qantas jet rips up newly laid runway while taking off in Perth

A Qantas A330 has been filmed ripping up newly laid asphalt while taking off at Perth Airport, which then forced an inbound jet to divert to Adelaide. Video shows flight QF71 powering up for take-off when part of the runway is blown into the air. The plane continued on to Singapore without incident, but an incoming freighter aircraft from Silk Way had to be diverted to Adelaide. An airport spokesperson told The West Australian: “Earlier today (Sunday), pavement damage on the Main Runway was identified in a safety inspection following a departing aircraft. “Pavement maintenance works are now underway.” Perth Airport has two runways, one main one that is 3.4km long and a smaller one which is 2.2km. Both are undergoing maintenance work until March 2025.<br/>