# Near miss between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes at Sydney airport

A Jetstar aircraft and a Qatar Airways plane came dangerously close while taxiing at Sydney airport, prompting a safety review. The incident occurred on the ground, with no injuries reported. It highlights potential risks in airport ground operations and will be investigated by aviation authorities.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/09/bird-flu-updates-politics-reactions-sarah-hanson-young-insiders-ntwnfb) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:41:40 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/09/sydney-airport-jetstar-qatar-airways-planes-collision-near-miss-air-traffic-controllers-safety-chris-minns) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:49:12 GMT