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.
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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