Sydney’s newest airport was a cargo cult that became true
Jetstar will become the first airline to fly out on October 25, followed by Air New Zealand a day later. Singapore Airlines lands on November 23, while Qantas’s domestic flights are scheduled to begin on March 28. Menzies Aviation, Dubai-owned dnata, charter company Texel Air and Saudia Cargo will also use the new facility.The first flight out of Sydney’s new airport is a key milestone in the city’s history.Wolter PeetersIn 1962, Kingsford Smith Airport was running out of room and a second airport was mooted in state parliament.
- ▪Jetstar will become the first airline to fly out on October 25, followed by Air New Zealand a day later.
- ▪Singapore Airlines lands on November 23, while Qantas’s domestic flights are scheduled to begin on March 28.
- ▪Menzies Aviation, Dubai-owned dnata, charter company Texel Air and Saudia Cargo will also use the new facility.The first flight out of Sydney’s new airport is a key milestone in the city’s history.Wolter PeetersIn 1962, Kingsford Smith Airp
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