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Australia investigates fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month

A Qantas Airbus A321 had to brake to avoid a collision at Sydney airport, marking another near miss in recent weeks.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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An investigation is underway after a Qantas Airbus A321, preparing for departure to the Gold Coast, braked to avoid colliding with another Qantas aircraft, a Boeing 737 that had just arrived from Melbourne. This incident occurred at Sydney airport on Tuesday, August 18, and marks the fourth such close call at the airport within the span of a month.

Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding this series of incidents. The frequency of these close calls has raised concerns regarding safety protocols and air traffic management at Sydney airport.

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