Planes narrowly avoid runway collision as delays continue at Sydney Airport

Near-collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes at Sydney airport prompts safety investigation amid staffing concerns

A Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided collision on the tarmac at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning, injuring a crew member when the Jetstar pilot braked suddenly. The incident has prompted an investigation and renewed concerns about air traffic controller staffing shortages at Australia's busiest airport.

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Near-collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes at Sydney airport prompts safety investigation amid staffing concerns

Planes narrowly avoid runway collision as delays continue at Sydney Airport

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Near-collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes at Sydney airport prompts safety investigation amid staffing concerns

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