Qantas Freight’s Airbus A321P2F (flight QF7301) became the first freighter to land at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, touching down at 2:00 PM local time on 13 July 2026 after a 30-minute hop from Sydney Kingsford Smith. The arrival initiates live operational trials validating runway infrastructure, cargo facilities, and ground systems ahead of the 24-hour cargo hub’s commercial launch on 26 July 2026. Despite a 90-minute delay caused by a mechanical fault and last-minute aircraft swap, the touchdown confirmed WSI’s readiness for freight operations, which will handle up to 220,000 tonnes annually. Qantas Freight will lead cargo services, joined by Menzies Aviation, dnata Cargo, and Texel Air at the WSI Cargo Precinct upon opening.