Jetstar plane makes emergency stop after near-miss with Qatar Airways aircraft
A JETSTAR Airways aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with another plane at Sydney Airport today after its pilots were forced to brake firmly when the aircraft came into close proximity, the budget carrier said. “Our aircraft was following instruct...
A Jetstar Airways flight narrowly missed a collision with a Qatar Airways aircraft at Sydney Airport on August 9, 2026, according to the budget carrier. The pilots of the Jetstar plane were compelled to apply heavy braking when the other aircraft approached too closely, prompting an investigation by Jetstar and Australian air traffic authorities.
Jetstar explained that their aircraft was adhering to Air Traffic Control instructions when the near-miss occurred. The airline has initiated an investigation into the incident. ABC News reported that the other plane involved was operated by Qatar Airways, and fortunately, no passengers were injured. Qatar Airways has not yet commented on the matter.
The incident comes as Jetstar, Australia's leading budget airline, prepares to implement new fees for passengers using overhead luggage bins starting in 2027. Jetstar is a subsidiary of Qantas Airways. Authorities from Airservices Australia, the country's air traffic management organization, stated they were reviewing the incident and would assist in any safety investigation.
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