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Sydney Airport near miss assessed at ‘most serious level’

Air safety investigators have released preliminary reports into a series of incidents at Sydney Airport as staffing levels come under scrutiny.

Sydney Airport near miss assessed at ‘most serious level’

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is currently investigating staffing gaps at Sydney Airport as a potential key factor in a series of incidents that have occurred in July and August. These incidents, which include runway incursions and near misses, have been found to be at 20% above the national average. The ATSB's investigation is focused on the staffing issues that were predicted to pose fatigue risks to staff at the time of these safety incidents.

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