澳大利亚运输安全局已启动对悉尼机场最新一起跑道侵入事件的调查[1]。8月9日上午10点，一架维珍澳洲737客机在起飞时发现澳航737客机横穿跑道，维珍机组在距离交叉点约一公里处及时减速并停飞[1]。这是两周内发生在该机场的第三起类似事件，前两起均发生在上周末[1]。
澳大利亚运输安全局局长Angus Mitchell表示这类事件"不应该发生"[1]。Airservices Australia已承认过度依赖加班人力是问题所在[1]。运输部长Catherine King表示政府"有信心"该问题将得到解决[1]。
The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau has launched an investigation into a near-collision between two Boeing 737 aircraft at Sydney Airport on August 9, 2024 [1]. A Virgin Australia flight preparing for takeoff detected a Qantas aircraft crossing the runway and reduced speed to prevent a collision, with the Virgin crew approximately one kilometer from the intersection point when they ceased their takeoff attempt [1].
This incident marks the third such runway incursion event to occur within two weeks at Sydney Airport [1]. The repeated nature of these events has raised serious safety concerns, prompting statements from senior officials. ATSB chief Angus Mitchell characterized such occurrences as events that "should not happen" [1]. In response to the pattern of incidents, Airservices Australia acknowledged an over-reliance on overtime staffing [1]. Transport Minister Catherine King expressed government confidence that the issues would be resolved [1].