‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss

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Sydney Airport experienced a near-miss incident between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes due to safety concerns exacerbated by a shortage of air traffic controllers. The incident highlighted operational risks at Australia's busiest airport.

Planes narrowly avoid collision on tarmac with Jetstar A320 forced to ‘brake firmly’ as Qatar Boeing 777 towed into its path Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Two planes have narrowly avoided a collision on the tarmac of Australia’s busiest airport as it struggles with staff shortages. The Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes almost collided at Sydney airport at 7am on Sunday. Continue reading...