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Airbus A320-232 (WL)

Airbus A320-232 Ground Conflict During Pushback – Sydney Airport, NSW – August 25, 2026

  • Scheduled passenger flight
  • Airline

Published

Airbus A320-232 (WL)
  • Occupants Not stated No fatalities recorded
  • Aircraft None Damage to the aircraft
  • Phase Pushback / towing Scheduled passenger flight
  • Investigation Status not stated

What happened

Before the Airbus A320 pushed back from the bay, air traffic control did not advise the crew of a second aircraft taxiing behind them, resulting in a ground conflict. The pushback crew identified the conflicting aircraft, stopped the pushback and returned the A320 to the bay.

Occurrence data

DateTuesday 25 August 2026
AircraftAirbus A320-232 (WL)
RegistrationVH-VFX
Year built2013
OperatorJetstar Airways
FlightScheduled passenger
DepartedSydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)
Phase of flightPushback / towing
LocationSydney Airport, NSW
DamageNone
Fatalities0
Published25 August 2026