# Transport watchdog investigates another near miss at Sydney airport

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-13 12:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/13/transport-watchdog-investigates-another-near-miss-at-sydney-airport

> The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the third runway near miss at Sydney airport in less than three weeks. A Virgin Australia jet stopped its take-off after its crew saw a Qantas Boeing 737 crossing the runway. The incidents have intensified scrutiny of air traffic control staffing shortages and delays.