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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter

Firefighters raise alarm over six flights landing in Sunshine Coast without fire crews since December

Firefighters douse flames from a burning plane during a training exercise at Sydney International airport
The air safety regulator is investigating claims planes have been landing without fire crews at Sunshine Coast airport, which would be in breach of aviation laws. The union also expressed concerns about a national shortage of aviation fire crews. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

The air safety regulator is investigating claims planes have been landing without fire crews – in breach of aviation laws – amid concerns about Airservices Australia’s handling of staffing shortages and a rise in bullying.

The United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA) is in enterprise agreement negotiations with Airservices Australia, the government body that provides air traffic control and airport firefighting services.

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