NSW RFS 737 'Marie Bashir' makes first jet landing at Western Sydney International in emergency exercise

N138CG 'Marie Bashir', a NSW RFS Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker, became the first jet to land at Western Sydney International shortly after 08:30 Wednesday after a short flight from RAAF Base Richmond. The visit formed part of a multi‑agency aerodrome emergency exercise ahead of the airport's 2026 opening.

Discovered 2025-10-27T21:52:00.529875-07:00 | 2025-10-27T21:52:00.529875-07:00

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  • Tests large‑jet emergency response capability at the new airport; recent 737 operational incidents such as a Fiji Airways 737 bird strike and the Ryanair 737 diversion underscore the need for coordinated aerodrome response.
  • Confirms Western Sydney can host and integrate large aerial firefighting assets into airport operations, a key consideration for infrastructure planning, slot and ground‑handling capacity ahead of scheduled commercial services.

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