‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss
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…
At Sydney's busiest airport, two planes narrowly avoided a collision during a shift in staffing. The Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways Boeing 777 were moving on the tarmac when the collision avoidance maneuver occurred. The Jetstar spokesperson said their crew had to brake "firmly" when the Qatar plane approached close to theirs. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into the incident.
The airport is currently experiencing staffing shortages, resulting in delays for over 150 flights just the day before. The NSW Premier, Chris Minns, expressed concerns about the impact on safety and the economy, and called for more air traffic controllers to be recruited.
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