Two passenger aircraft at Sydney Airport nearly collide on the tarmac, prompting an investigation by Australian safety regulators. Multiple reports say a Jetstar Airbus A320 was taxiing for a flight when the crew saw a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 under tow on a crossing taxiway, and the Jetstar crew applies sudden braking to avoid a crash. A cabin or crew member is reported to be injured during the incident.
The reports place the event at about 7am on Sunday and describe abrupt stopping by both aircraft. Free Malaysia Today and other outlets add that this is not the only close call under scrutiny at Sydney Airport: Free Malaysia Today reports additional near-miss incidents involving Virgin Australia and Qantas, while other coverage focuses specifically on the Jetstar–Qatar incident. Daily Mail and ABC Australia emphasize the injury, while other sources highlight the “near collision” characterization and the operational disruption.
While outlets vary in what other incidents are mentioned, they align on the core facts: a Jetstar taxiing aircraft comes within metres of a Qatar aircraft being towed, a sudden braking manoeuvre follows, and regulators launch a probe into airport safety and procedures.
