Jetstar and Qatar Airways avoid collision at Sydney, 1 injured

THE NEWS:

A Jetstar A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided colliding on a crossing taxiway at Sydney Airport on Sunday, prompting the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to open an investigation.

DETAILS:

• The Jetstar aircraft was taxiing for a take‑off to Queensland’s Gold Coast.
• The Qatar Airways Boeing 777 was being towed by an aircraft tug at the time of the close encounter.
• The near‑miss occurred on a crossing taxiway at Sydney’s domestic terminal.
• The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has been notified and has begun a formal investigation into the incident.

FAQ

When did the near‑collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways occur?

The incident occurred on Sunday at Sydney Airport, where a Jetstar Airbus A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 came within close proximity on a crossing taxiway. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau reported the near‑miss and said it has launched a formal investigation into the event.

Which airlines and aircraft were involved in the Sydney tarmac incident?

The aircraft involved were a Jetstar Airbus A320, which was taxiing for a Gold Coast departure, and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 that was being towed by an aircraft tug, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s report on the Sydney tarmac incident.

What action has the Australian Transport Safety Bureau taken after the incident?

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened a formal investigation into the near‑miss, examining how the Jetstar A320 and the towed Qatar Airways Boeing 777 came so close on a crossing taxiway at Sydney Airport, and will assess any safety implications.

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