Leading think-tank, The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, has today welcomed the major announcement that Singapore Airlines has confirmed its intention to operate from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
With Sydney’s first 24/7 international airport set to open in just over two years’ time, the announcement is a major coup that boosts the region’s reputation as a gateway to the world.
Dialogue Chairman Christopher Brown AM said today’s announcement not only allows one of the biggest airlines in the world to begin its future operations at WSI but confirms the airport will take its place as one of the nation’s best when it opens in late 2026.
“Today’s announcement shows Western Sydney International Airport is gathering pace and international pedigree, more than two years out from opening,” Mr Brown said.
“It proves that WSI is not just going to be a launch pad for Aussies to get a quick getaway to Bali but a place that will welcome holiday and business travellers from around the world.
“This is one of the world’s best airlines setting up shop out West and committing to operate in this dynamic growth region and connect Western Sydney to the biggest transit hubs in the world.”
Mr Brown said more work was needed to ensure more international carriers are operating out of WSI.
“This is a great win, but we need to get many more international carriers to land in Western Sydney and I call on the federal government to allow WSI to operate as an ‘open-skies airport’,” Mr Brown said.
“We cannot allow Sydney Airport and QANTAS to limit the capacity of this airport and our region with unrealistic restrictions on its capacity grow.”
*Christopher Brown AM is a former Managing Director of the Tourism & Transport Forum and was handpicked by then-Minister Anthony Albanese as a member of the Joint Commission which decided Badgerys Creek as the site for Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
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We acknowledge and honour Aboriginal People who have cared for Country in Greater Western Sydney for at least 60,000 years and acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather today.
The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue thanks these Traditional Owners and we pay our respects to their Ancestors and Elders – past, present and emerging.
We also acknowledge the vital role played by our Local Aboriginal Land Councils, the modern custodians for all First Nations people who currently live in our region, home to one of the largest urban Aboriginal populations in Australia.
