Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is officially open for business, with its inaugural commercial freight flights taking off on 27 July from its state-of-the-art, 24-hour Cargo Precinct. This marks a major milestone for Australia’s critical supply chains, domestic producers and manufacturers, Western Sydney’s rapidly growing economy, and the state’s air cargo capacity. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said WSI’s state-of-the-art cargo hub will create opportunities for Greater … [Read more...] about Sydney’s 24-hour cargo precinct takes off at Western Sydney International
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Cargo flights set to kick off at Western Sydney International
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) Cargo Precinct trial flights will commence today, with the first freighter due to touch down this afternoon ahead of the hub’s formal opening and inaugural commercial services later this month. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said these trial flights marked the final stages of the airport’s operational readiness program as it prepares for the opening of its 24-hour, state-of-the-art cargo hub. “Today we’ll welcome a Qantas A321 … [Read more...] about Cargo flights set to kick off at Western Sydney International
Texel Air set to serve Western Sydney International’s 24-hour cargo precinct
Texel Air Australasia (Texel Air) has signed on to operate its charter air cargo services from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, which is set to launch soon, with the first commercial freighters coming in for landing on Sunday, 26 July. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said he was thrilled to welcome Texel Air to Sydney’s new global gateway and state-of-the-art cargo hub that will boost the city’s air cargo capacity significantly, creating new jobs … [Read more...] about Texel Air set to serve Western Sydney International’s 24-hour cargo precinct
Western Sydney International Airport and Freightquip partner to deliver Australia’s first GSE pooling operation
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) and Freightquip today announced a partnership that will see WSI become the first Australian airport to operate an airport-wide GSE pooling programme. Commencing full operations in October 2026, WSI will have the highest proportion of electric ground support equipment of any airport nationally, establishing a new benchmark for airport ground operations. Under the partnership, Freightquip will supply and operate a GSE fleet covering … [Read more...] about Western Sydney International Airport and Freightquip partner to deliver Australia’s first GSE pooling operation
Domestic services take off from Sydney’s new 24-hour airport
Domestic travellers will enjoy greater connectivity along some of the busiest airline routes in the world, with Jetstar and Qantas tickets set to go on sale this morning to fly from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to the east coast hubs of the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Brisbane. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said the launch of domestic tickets was an exciting step forward for Australia’s business and leisure travellers who’ll now enjoy more choice and flexibility along the … [Read more...] about Domestic services take off from Sydney’s new 24-hour airport
dnata earmarks A$32 million for cargo facility at Western Sydney International Airport
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. dnata will operate from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by an additional 4,000 sqm of surrounding land. The airport will deliver the … [Read more...] about dnata earmarks A$32 million for cargo facility at Western Sydney International Airport
