Air traffic control did not, and was not required to provide traffic information to aircraft using adjacent runways and abeam each other during independent visual approach procedures at Sydney.
The ATSB is satisfied that the safety action implemented by Airservices has adequately addressed the safety issue.
On 11 December 2013, Airservices Australia (Airservices) implemented a requirement for Sydney air traffic control to provide traffic advice whenever aircraft would operate within 1 NM (1.85 km) of traffic on the adjacent final approach during independent visual approach (IVA) procedures. The instruction stated that:
To enhance pilot situational awareness, the phraseology will include the aircraft type and whether the aircraft is ahead, behind or adjacent.
