Qantas jet makes emergency landing in Sydney

Airline’s third high-profile incident prompts review of safety standards

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updated 3:15 p.m. ET Aug. 3, 2008

SYDNEY, Australia - Australia's aviation agency has launched a review of Qantas Airways' safety standards after the airline had its third high-profile emergency landing in eight days.

The review was announced after an incident involving a Manila-bound Boeing 767 that was seen leaking hydraulic fluid Saturday after take-off. The jetliner with 200 passengers aboard had to return to Sydney airport.

A Civil Aviation Safety Authority spokesman said there was "no evidence to suggest" any problems with Qantas, but it was "prudent and wise" to investigate the matter.

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On July 25th, an explosion on board a Qantas Boeing 747 en route to Australia blew a hole in the fuselage. The jet landed safely in Manila despite damaged navigational instruments.

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