Sydney's new airport must space landing planes 15 nautical miles apart. Normally it's only 4-5 nautical miles. Poor camera images stop controllers 17 kilometres away from seeing distant planes clearly.
Why it mattersThis camera problem will cut how many flights can land during busy times. That could frustrate passengers and slow down Sydney's second international airport.
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