Sydney airport’s runway safety is under scrutiny

Sydney Airport incursions spark safety concerns as air traffic controller sick leave threatens operations, warns aviation expert Keith Tonkin

Safety concerns are mounting at Sydney Airport following a series of recent runway incursions, with aviation expert Keith Tonkin warning that the frequency of incidents is troubling.

Tonkin, from Aviation Projects, also highlighted the impact of air traffic controller sick leave on airport operations, raising questions about staffing pressures and system resilience.

Investigations are underway to determine the causes of the incursions.

Tonkin warned that if the system continues to degrade, further incidents could follow.

One potential solution is increasing the number of air traffic controllers to strengthen operational capacity and improve safety at one of Australia’s busiest airports.

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