Sydney Airport Near-Miss Sparks Safety Concerns | Australia News

A Jetstar flight with 180 passengers had to abort takeoff at Sydney Airport after a Qatar Airways ground vehicle came dangerously close — sparking alarm and prompting an urgent investigation. The unoccupied Qatar plane suffered minor damage, while two airport staff are being tested for drugs and alcohol. This marks the second near-miss at Sydney’s busiest airport in just two weeks, amid ongoing staffing shortages that caused over 150 flight delays on Saturday alone. Air traffic control operated with reduced hours, raising alarms about safety and capacity as Australia prepares for a new airport. The Transport Safety Bureau is now collecting data, interviewing crew and tug operators, and urging anyone with video to come forward. The Jetstar flight was cancelled, with passengers rebooked — underscoring deepening concerns over airport operations under strain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2acdce1d49e3be2a