Aug 13, 2026 – 6.47pmAn investigation is under way into a previously unreported incident that occurred at Sydney Airport just hours after two planes narrowly avoided colliding on the tarmac, sparking fresh concerns about safety at the country’s biggest airport.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it was investigating another incident, the third in as many weeks, after a Virgin Australia flight bound for Perth was forced to come to a complete stop before take-off to avoid a Qantas plane that was scheduled to fly to Uluru. Both planes had air traffic control clearance for take-off.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Third incident in as many weeks raises safety fears at Sydney Airport
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a previously unreported incident involving Virgin Australia and Qantas planes cleared for take-off.
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