SocietySydney airport safety incidents 20% above national average amid staffing concerns

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating staffing gaps as a possible factor in four Sydney airport incidents in July and August. A review found runway incursions and near misses were 20% above the national average, while roster modelling had forecast elevated fatigue risks for air traffic control staff.

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