Jetstar and Qatar Airways plane nearly collide on runway
A Jetstar and a Qatar Airways plane were involved in a near-miss incident on the runway at Sydney Airport, resulting in one crew member suffering minor injuries. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the proximity incident.
Why it matters
Runway safety is a critical concern for aviation authorities, and this incident marks the second such occurrence at Sydney Airport in two weeks, raising questions about air traffic management.
— 3:34pm , first published August 9, 2026 — 9:50am
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Share A A A Two planes have been involved in a near-miss while taxiing on the runway at Sydney Airport, forcing one plane to brake suddenly and injuring a crew member, in the second such incident at the airport in a fortnight.
A Qatar Airways and Jetstar aircraft were photographed on the runway metres from each other just after 7am on Sunday.
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