Two workers were temporarily stood down after near-miss collision at Sydney Airport
Summary
Two workers were temporarily suspended after a near-collision between a Jetstar plane and a Qatar Airways plane at Sydney Airport. The transport minister said improved staff scheduling will start next month to reduce delays and prevent similar incidents.Key Facts
- A Jetstar plane nearly hit a Qatar Airways plane being towed across a runway at Sydney Airport.
- Two staff involved—a traffic controller and a tug driver—were stood down and tested for drugs and alcohol.
- The incident caused further delays at the airport, which was already facing staff shortages.
- A cabin crew member on the Jetstar flight was injured during the sudden stop.
- Another near-miss happened less than two weeks earlier involving Qantas flights on the tarmac.
- The transport minister announced new rostering changes and more air traffic controller training to improve safety.
- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating both recent near-miss incidents.
- Union officials said aviation workers are stressed and the industry is facing staff shortages and safety concerns.
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