Aug 9, 2026 – 11.53amA quick-thinking Jetstar pilot has narrowly avoided colliding with a Qatar Airways plane while taxiing at Sydney Airport, after being granted air traffic control clearance to push back from the parking bay.A Jetstar spokesperson said an investigation is underway, confirming the pilot of the Airbus A320 aircraft was given permission to depart Sydney bound for the Gold Coast on Sunday morning.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles