Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign
Exclusive: Federal government notified after whistleblower says controllers have ‘minimal confidence in their ability to handle’ rule changes related to second airport Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Air traffic controllers at Sydney airport have warned federal safety regulators they have “grave concerns” about changes to airspace rules introduced last month, likening…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has received a confidential complaint from a Sydney air traffic controller expressing "grave concerns" over the recent changes to airspace rules surrounding the new Western Sydney International airport. The controller, who has extensive experience, warned that the modifications have been implemented hastily, with insufficient training provided for controllers at all levels of experience.
These concerns echo the events leading up to a catastrophic incident in Washington DC, where 67 people lost their lives due to insufficient communication and coordination in the airspace. The federal government was officially notified of this complaint, raising alarm bells about the potential collision risks associated with the airspace redesign.
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