Near-collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes averted at Sydney airport
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A collision between two passenger aircraft of Qatar Airways and Jetstar was narrowly averted on Sunday morning, prompting safety regulators to launch an investigation, officials said.
The close shave, captured on video at Australia’s busiest airport, left a crew member injured.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) confirmed the incident and said the incident disrupted operations at the Sydney airport after the pilot aboard the Jetstar aircraft was forced to push sudden brakes to avoid crashing into a Qatar Airways jet.
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A collision between two passenger aircraft of Qatar Airways and Jetstar was narrowly averted on Sunday morning, prompting safety regulators to launch an investigation, officials said.
The close shave, captured on video at Australia’s busiest airport, left a crew member injured.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) confirmed the incident and said the incident disrupted operations at the Sydney airport after the pilot aboard the Jetstar aircraft was forced to push sudden brakes to avoid crashing into a Qatar Airways jet.