World‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety fears after Jetstar and Qatar planes nearly collide at Sydney airport

Two aircraft narrowly avoided a collision on the tarmac at Sydney airport, Australia’s busiest airport. The incident occurred at 7am on Sunday as the facility faced staff shortages. A Jetstar Airbus A320 had to ‘brake firmly’ when a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 was towed into its path. The near-miss has prompted concerns about airport safety and the adequacy of air traffic control staffing.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-09 02:49Original