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Qantas subsidiary Jetstar avoids two plane tarmac collision
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Qantas subsidiary Jetstar avoids two plane tarmac collision

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  • A Jetstar A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 avoided a tarmac collision at Sydney Airport.
  • Shares in Qantas saw minor adjustments as the national carrier commenced an internal review into the event.
  • Airservices Australia stated it implemented departure spacing to manage airborne demands while safety authorities investigate the cause.

Qantas (ASX:QAN) subsidiary Jetstar and a Qatar Airways aircraft halted on the tarmac to prevent a two-plane collision.

The event occurred just one day after the airport experienced delays from air traffic controller roster constraints.

"The pilots were forced to brake firmly after another aircraft came in close proximity," according to a Jetstar spokesperson.

The stop injured one cabin crew member and damaged the connection to the Qatar Airways aircraft tug.

Following the announcement, the Qantas share price was unchanged at $10.57, and regulators will now review future operational protocols.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau stated it has commenced a formal investigation to review the exact procedural failure.

Airservices Australia stated that departure spacing is being utilised to safely manage projected airborne and departure demands.

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