Etihad pilot aborts Melbourne take-off as tyres burst during emergency stop

An Etihad Airways pilot aborted a take-off in Melbourne on Sunday due to technical issues, applying emergency brakes at high speed. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner reached 200 kilometers per hour before stopping, causing two tyres to burst. No injuries were reported among the 289 passengers. The incident caused smoke to billow from the aircraft, prompting a swift response from fire crews. Passengers expressed their fear during the event but praised the crew's calmness. The plane was scheduled to fly to Abu Dhabi. The damaged aircraft blocked one runway, leading to flight delays until the morning. Etihad Airways apologized and reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety.