Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average
The transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year.
- ▪The transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year.
- ▪Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/30/sydney-airport-safety-investigation-plane-incidents-near-collisions-staffing |
| Publication time | Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:39:25 GMT |
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The transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersSydney airportConcern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national averageAustralian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tom McIlroy Political…
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