# Sydney airport near-miss between Qantas and Virgin flights went unreported, says aviation authority

Airservices Australia says a runway incident involving Virgin and Qantas flights at Sydney airport did not meet the threshold for mandatory reporting. The revelation raises questions about transparency in aviation safety oversight, though the authority insists procedures were followed correctly.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/sydney-airport-virgin-qantas-flights-runway-saftey-incident-report) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:32:16 GMT