Sydney Airport's Tarmac Tango: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Aviation Safety Sydney Airport's recent string of close calls has sent shockwaves through the nation's aviation sector.
In just three weeks, there have been three near misses at the airport, highlighting the critical role of air traffic control and the fragile infrastructure that underpins it.
At the center of the controversy is Airservices Australia, the government owned air traffic control organization. Transport Minister Catherine King has summoned its CEO to explain the delays and near misses.