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ATSB investigates fourth Sydney Airport safety incident in a month after Qantas taxiway near miss

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Australia’s transport safety regulator has opened an investigation after two Qantas aircraft were directed toward the same intersection while taxiing at Sydney Airport. The event is the fourth air traffic control or runway-safety incident reported there in less than a month, intensifying scrutiny of airport operations and controller procedures.

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  • Four reported safety incidents at Sydney Airport in less than a month raise immediate questions about air traffic control procedures, runway and taxiway coordination, and operational safeguards at Australia’s busiest airport.
  • The ATSB investigation will establish whether the Qantas taxiing event reflects an isolated error or a broader systems issue—information that could drive procedural, staffing, training, or technology changes.
  • The cluster also includes a serious Jetstar A321 incident involving an uncommanded autopilot disconnect and climb during approach, adding to scrutiny of recent safety events around Sydney.

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