Australia’s national transport safety investigator
Airservices Australia reports ongoing delays at major airports amid a shortage of air-traffic controllers. Officials say delays have reduced slightly year-on-year, but disruption remains a risk as the workforce faces high demand and rostering challenges.
Air-traffic staffing shortages and shifting practices are drawing scrutiny after multiple near-misses and a high-traffic incident near key U.S. airports. Officials warn of ongoing risks as delays and safety protocols come under review.