Qantas operated its initial cargo trial flight at Western Sydney International Airport near Badgerys Creek on 13 July 2026.
The Airbus A321 freighter assessed ground operations and cargo loading procedures ahead of the airport's opening.
Initial flights advanced as scheduled, according to early reports.
Later updates noted minor operational issues during the landing phase.
The trials form part of preparations for Western Sydney International's complete launch.
The 24-hour exercise marks initial testing of the site's freight capacity.