Runway Chaos as Controllers Struggle | Sydney News

Another close call at Sydney Airport as a Virgin Australia flight aborted takeoff after a Qantas plane crossed the runway—just one of three near misses in under three weeks. With air traffic controllers stretched thin due to pandemic-related retirements and slow hiring, safety experts and regulators are sounding the alarm. Airservices says safety is top priority, while the transport minister calls disruptions unacceptable and vows 95 new controllers will be ready by year’s end. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc3150f19eddb065