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Sydney airport near-collision triggers review and departure spacing
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Airservices Australia will keep departure spacing in place while the Sydney Kingsford Smith review runs, and the incident is likely to trigger a broader safety check on tarmac procedures.

A near miss at a major hub is a serious operational and safety issue, especially when it immediately affects departures and crew welfare.

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A near miss at a major hub is a serious operational and safety issue, especially when it immediately affects departures and crew welfare.

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Sydney airport is reviewing a near collision between two planes on the tarmac on Sunday at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia’s busiest airport. A Jetstar plane braked hard after another aircraft came close. No passengers were injured, but a cabin attendant needed paramedic treatment. Airservices Australia has launched a review and imposed departure spacing, which delayed flights.

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Sydney airport near-collision triggers review and departure spacing

A Jetstar aircraft braked hard after another plane came close on the tarmac, prompting an Airservices Australia review.

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