Safety regulators are investigating a near collision between two passenger aircraft at Sydney Airport. A Jetstar pilot braked suddenly, avoiding a Qatar Airways jet under tow. One Jetstar cabin crew member sustained injuries during the abrupt stop. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident. Flights at Sydney Airport are currently experiencing operational delays.

A Jetstar plane has been forced to make an abrupt stop on the tarmac at Sydney Airport after a near miss with another aircraft.

The two aircraft were within metres of each other on Sunday morning when one was forced to brake suddenly.