The Qantas Group and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have strengthened their strategic partnership, with Qantas Freight signing on as the airport’s first freight airline to operate at its 24-hour Cargo Precinct. The precinct will increase Sydney’s air cargo capacity by around 33 per cent upon opening and provide dedicated access via the upgraded Northern Road and proximity to growing freight and logistics centres at Kemps Creek and the Aerotropolis. As the … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight joins Western Sydney International Airport’s New 24-hour cargo precinct
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Menzies Aviation to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, will open a new facility as part of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct in late 2026. The long-term lease will see Menzies operate a 22,500sqm facility for the next two decades, during which time the company will specialise in handing pharmaceutical and cool chain products, e-commerce and heavy cargo from a 12,500sqm warehouse. With a state-of-the-art Elevating … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport
Western Sydney runway construction to start next year
Construction of Western Sydney’s runway and taxiways is set to start next year after the contract to build the airfield was awarded following a competitive procurement process, a press release confirmed. Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the efficient airfield design, featuring the latest technology, will reduce taxi times and prevent delays on the tarmac that can be frustrating for passengers and costly for airlines. “Our airfield’s design means we’ll safely get planes in the … [Read more...] about Western Sydney runway construction to start next year