Safety Gaps at Sydney Airport: A Complex Web of Causes The recent near miss incidents at Sydney Airport have raised concerns about air traffic controller shortages and delayed incident reporting by Airservices Australia.
These events are symptoms of a broader problem rather than the root cause itself. The Australian aviation sector faces a complex web of challenges that threaten its reputation for safety.
Air traffic controllers are in short supply, a situation exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic. According to Airservices Australia's data, there are currently 1,073 air traffic controllers, up from 985 in 2020.