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Western Sydney Airport Finally Opens | Australia News
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After eight years of anticipation, Sydney’s brand-new Western Sydney International Airport officially opens with cargo flights, marking a $6 billion milestone. The first jet touched down Monday, followed by Qantas’ inaugural Brisbane-bound freighter and other carriers launching round-the-clock operations. Celebrations included a plaque unveiling and fire truck water salute. Designed to handle 250,000 tonnes of freight annually, it’ll soon rival Kingsford Smith — with Jetstar’s passenger flights launching in October and no curfew to boot. This is more than infrastructure — it’s a game-changing leap for Australia’s logistics and travel future.
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