Passenger jets coming dangerously close. Air traffic controllers under pressure. A string of terrifying near-misses has put safety at Australia's major airports under intense scrutiny. But while attention has focused on the dangers on the ground, is the real risk in our skies? In a 7NEWS Spotlight special investigation, Liz Hayes examines Australia's vast areas of uncontrolled airspace. *Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online* Visit 🔗https://7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast 🎧 http://smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7newsSpotlight/ Instagram https://instagram.com/7newsSpotlight/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@7news.spotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands, including Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.