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Western Sydney Airport CEO navigates crises from 9/11 to Qantas grounding
Simon Hickey, chief executive of Western Sydney International Airport opening October 25, has navigated crises throughout his career, from witnessing the September 11 attacks in New York to supporting Qantas' controversial 2011 fleet grounding.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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