Two passenger aircraft nearly collided at Sydney Airport on Sunday, August 9. A Jetstar Airbus A320 taxiing for takeoff was forced to slam on its brakes to avoid a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 crossing its path. A cabin crew member of Jetstar was injured. The Jetstar pilot applied firm braking to completely avoid a collision. The empty Qatar aircraft was under the tow of an airport tug at the time.“As reported to the ATSB, a Jetstar A320 was taxiing prior to a planned flight to Gold Coast airport when its flight crew observed a Qatar Airways Boeing 777, under tow from an aircraft tug, in close proximity on a crossing taxiway,” said the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. It is investigating the incident. An official speaking anonymously said that the tug pulling the Qatar Airways did not follow air traffic control instructions. Investigators will interview cabin crew, tug operator, air traffic control operator and other eyewitnesses. They will also likely review the available CCTV footage before the incident.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-new-brigade-ukrainian-pows-isw-1786130367634">Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine</a>The near “collision” resulted in disruption at Australia's busiest airport. The Jetstar flight was cancelled, and passengers reportedly rebooked for a later service. Airservices Australia said that it was working to safely manage demand at the airport. “We are working with airlines to reduce delays and the impact on passenger travel as much as possible,” a spokesperson said on Sunday. “Airservices is reviewing the incident and will assist with any safety investigation.” The hub had already experienced widespread delays for three consecutive days due to roster constraints. This marks the second major runaway incident at the airport. The last close call was on July 27 when two Qantas planes nearly crossed paths on an active runway.&nbsp;

A Jetstar Airbus A320 slammed on its brakes to avoid a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 being towed across its path at Sydney Airport.

Two passenger aircraft nearly collided at Sydney Airport on Sunday, August 9. A Jetstar Airbus A320 taxiing for takeoff was forced to slam on its brakes to avoid a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 crossing its path. A cabin crew member of Jetstar was injured. The Jetstar pilot applied firm braking to completely avoid a collision. The empty Qatar aircraft was under the tow of an airport tug at the time. “As reported to the ATSB, a Jetstar A320 was taxiing prior to a planned flight to Gold Coast airport when its flight crew observed a Qatar Airways Boeing 777, under tow from an aircraft tug, in close proximity on a crossing taxiway,” said the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. It is investigating the incident. An official speaking anonymously said that the tug pulling the Qatar Airways did not follow air traffic control instructions. Investigators will interview cabin crew, tug operator, air traffic control operator and other eyewitnesses. They will also likely review the available CCTV footage before the incident. Also Read: Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine The near “collision” resulted in disruption at Australia's busiest airport. The Jetstar flight was cancelled, and passengers reportedly rebooked for a later service. Airservices Australia said that it was working to safely manage demand at the airport. “We are working with airlines to reduce delays and the impact on passenger travel as much as possible,” a spokesperson said on Sunday. “Airservices is reviewing the incident and will assist with any safety investigation.” The hub had already experienced widespread delays for three consecutive days due to roster constraints. This marks the second major runaway incident at the airport. The last close call was on July 27 when two Qantas planes nearly crossed paths on an active runway.

A Jetstar Airbus A320 slammed on its brakes to avoid a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 being towed across its path at Sydney Airport.

Near collision at Sydney Airport Jetstar plane slams brakes to avoid Qatar Airways Boeing 777

Sydney Airport Holdings said that it has agreed to accept US $17.5 billion takeover bid from a group of investors.

If the deal is accepted, it would be one of Australia’s biggest buyouts in history.

The company said in a statement that it unanimously recommended the buyout offer from Sydney Aviation Alliance (SAA), comprised of&nbsp;Australian investors IFM Investors, QSuper,&nbsp;AustralianSuper and U.S.-based Global Infrastructure Partners.

"The Sydney Airport Boards believe the outcome reflects appropriate long-term value for the airport, and unanimously recommend the proposal to security holders, subject to customary conditions such as independent expert approval and no superior proposal," Sydney Airport's chairman David Gonski said in a&nbsp;statement.

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The deal to buy&nbsp;Australia's largest and only listed&nbsp;airport&nbsp;operator comes as the country this month eased its international border restrictions for the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A scheme implementation deed had been made on Monday and a scheme meeting would take place in January, the company said.

The deal is contingent upon an independent expert's report, approval from 75% of the airport operator’s shareholders and a green light from competition regulators and the Foreign Investment Review Board, a process that could take months, according to the news agency Reuters.

“We look forward to security holders voting on the proposed deal,” IFM Investors Chief Executive David Neal said in a statement on behalf of the consortium.

“Our alliance represents many millions of&nbsp;Australians ... and we intend to work hard to bring more flights and passengers back to the&nbsp;airport&nbsp;as the aviation industry emerges from COVID-19.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Sydney Airport Holdings said that it has agreed to accept US $17.5 billion takeover bid from a group of investors. If the deal is accepted, it would be one of Australia’s biggest buyouts in history.

Sydney Airport Holdings said that it has agreed to accept US $17.5 billion takeover bid from a group of investors. If the deal is accepted, it would be one of Australia’s biggest buyouts in history. The company said in a statement that it unanimously recommended the buyout offer from Sydney Aviation Alliance (SAA), comprised of Australian investors IFM Investors, QSuper, AustralianSuper and U.S.-based Global Infrastructure Partners. "The Sydney Airport Boards believe the outcome reflects appropriate long-term value for the airport, and unanimously recommend the proposal to security holders, subject to customary conditions such as independent expert approval and no superior proposal," Sydney Airport's chairman David Gonski said in a statement. Also read | Day after travel bubble opens with Australia, airport worker in New Zealand tests Covid positive The deal to buy Australia's largest and only listed airport operator comes as the country this month eased its international border restrictions for the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. A scheme implementation deed had been made on Monday and a scheme meeting would take place in January, the company said. The deal is contingent upon an independent expert's report, approval from 75% of the airport operator’s shareholders and a green light from competition regulators and the Foreign Investment Review Board, a process that could take months, according to the news agency Reuters. “We look forward to security holders voting on the proposed deal,” IFM Investors Chief Executive David Neal said in a statement on behalf of the consortium. “Our alliance represents many millions of Australians ... and we intend to work hard to bring more flights and passengers back to the airport as the aviation industry emerges from COVID-19.” (With inputs from agencies)

Sydney airport agrees to $17.5 billion takeover bid

There have been tears, cheers and hugs at Sydney's international airport after Australia's border opened for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tears, cheers and hugs at Sydney airport as Australians return home

Australia's international border reopened on Monday almost 600 days after a pandemic closure began, sparking emotional scenes at Sydney airport as loved ones reunited.

Emotional reunions at Sydney airport as Australia lifts travel ban

Passengers on a Qantas Airways Ltd flight evacuated their plane via emergency slides at Australia's Sydney airport on Sunday after the flight was forced to turn around.

Passengers on a Qantas Airways Ltd flight evacuated their plane via emergency slides at Australia's Sydney airport on Sunday after the flight was forced to turn around. In a statement, Qantas said flight QF575 to Perth returned to Sydney shortly after takeoff due to a hydraulic issue. "Once back at the gate, the captain made the decision to evacuate the aircraft as a precaution and three emergency slides were deployed," the statement said. Qantas said engineers were inspecting the aircraft, an Airbus A330-200 that can carry up to 271 passengers. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that the plane was stuck on the tarmac after landing and smoke began to fill the cabin. "We were on the runway waiting to be towed in and we started to smell burning," the ABC quoted passenger Dillon Parker as saying. A Qantas spokeswomen told journalists at Sydney airport that it was her understanding that there was mist in the cabin. "I think perhaps some of the hydraulic fluid was pumped in by the air-conditioning system, I haven't heard of any indications of smoke," the spokeswomen said in a televised press conference. "It may have appeared like smoke but it was mist from the hydraulic system." One passenger, Ally Kemp, said on Twitter that the experience was "terrifying". "Just had to evacuate my flight to Perth after engineering issues. Everyone had to exit the plane via slide onto Sydney tarmac after the cabin filled with smoke and the captain screamed evacuate," she tweeted.

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