Western Sydney International Airport set to open on Oct 26 with Singapore Airlines
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- Australia is building its first major greenfield airport in more than 50 years, Western Sydney International (Nancy‑Bird Walton) Airport, located at Badgerys Creek 50 km west of Sydney’s CBD, and it is scheduled to open on October 26. The development cost totals A$14 billion, with the terminal alone costing about A$5.3 billion. Singapore Airlines will operate an inaugural service from the new airport at 11:55 PM.
- Major carriers including Qantas and Jetstar have expressed interest in the new facility, which aims to relieve pressure on Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and support future growth in the region’s aviation market.
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