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“Staffing levels at Sydney Airport’s control tower had emerged as a recurring area of inquiry, investigators said, although they have not determined whether staffing factors directly contributed to any of the recent incidents.”

“A major international airport is facing mounting scrutiny after investigators released preliminary findings into a series of runway incidents and near collisions.”

“There were four near-misses at Sydney airport in a month earlier this year The incidents at Sydney Airport are being examined to help understand how to fix issues across the country.”

“Modelling by Sydney airport’s air traffic control operators predicted elevated fatigue risks for staff at the time of a series of major safety incidents, with a review identifying runway incursions and near misses at 20% above national averages.”

“A near miss runway incursion at Sydney Airport has been categorised at the most serious level on an international scale, as investigators reveal predictions of “elevated fatigue risks” for staff at the time.”