First commercial flight takes off from war-torn Yemen

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2 years ago

May 16, 2022

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The first commercial flight in six years has left Yemen’s capital

The country’s foreign minister has confirmed that a flight departing Sana’a for Jordan has taken off.

The capital remains under rebel control but is under a ceasefire that’s expected to last two months.

Despite the UN’s best efforts to get flights back in the air they were initially delayed as authorities scrambled to agree on the type of travel documents that passengers could use.

The inaugural flight was originally planned for April the 24th but had to be scrapped.

Today’s flight is expected to carry passengers who are in desperate need of urgent medical treatment.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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2 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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4 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.