dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport
Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is partnering with Australia’s leading inflight caterer to serve up innovative catering services that harness local produce for domestic and international airlines and their passengers.
dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct, which will be capable of producing three million quality meals each year.
dnata Catering & Retail Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Stubbings, said the significant investment at WSI once again underlines the organisation’s strong, long-term commitment to the Australian aviation industry.
“Our highly trained team, advanced facility and equipment will deliver world-class services and products, helping WSI establish itself as a leading international aviation hub,” he said.
“We are excited to contribute to the airport’s growth and success with our innovative approach and passion for excellence.”
He added that dnata’s operations will create more meaningful job opportunities as well, with recruitment set to begin in 2026 for a wide range of roles, including chefs, drivers, and catering attendants.
“Thousands of workers – many of whom live in Western Sydney – have helped build this transformational greenfield airport, so I’m pleased to confirm that dnata’s investment will also create more than 200 new, direct jobs over the next 10 years,” he said.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said dnata’s investment is another decisive signal of the airport’s rapid progress and premier airline offering as the business prepares for take-off in late 2026.
