Aug 10, 2026 – 8.00pmAirservices Australia chief executive Rob Sharp concedes the government-owned body has not recruited air traffic controllers fast enough since the pandemic, and that having to slow the rate of take-offs and landings has caused delays at Sydney Airport.After widespread delays plagued the airport on Saturday as a result of absenteeism, and a near-miss collision between two taxiing aircraft on Sunday morning, Sharp said there were specific “impediments” to hiring more controllers at Sydney.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Airservices admits it was too slow to hire air traffic controllers
The crucial staff are in short supply at the country’s busiest airport, causing major delays. But Airservices Australia says there is no risk to safety.
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