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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Sydney Western began passenger operations on Oct. 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating the inaugural flight to Gold Coast Coolangatta. Air New Zealand launched the airport’s first international services the following day, linking it with Auckland. The opening adds a new Sydney gateway for domestic and international traffic.
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Sydney Western began passenger operations on Oct. 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating the inaugural flight to Gold Coast Coolangatta. Air New Zealand launched the airport’s first international services the following day, linking it with Auckland. The opening adds a new Sydney gateway for domestic and international traffic.
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