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‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss

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A near-miss incident occurred on the tarmac at Sydney airport involving a Jetstar A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777. The Jetstar aircraft was forced to brake firmly to narrowly avoid a collision after the Qatar plane was towed directly into its path.

The incident has prompted immediate safety concerns regarding Sydney airport, with specific focus directed toward staffing levels. Reports highlight underlying fears that there are not enough air traffic controllers managing airport operations.

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