Tech

When experts believe airport delays will end

Published

11 months ago

June 22, 2023

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It’s looking like another year of airport madness as airlines battle against supply issues

When you turn up to the airport for your winter or summer break, there’s that feeling of where did all these people come from? And why aren’t there more staff?

It’s been an ongoing problem since the aviation industry restarted in the ashes of the pandemic.

But it’s been a year and a half since the lockdowns ended for most of the western world – and yet the queues are still long and the frustrations of flying continue.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a need for 18,000 pilots annually over the next decade, with Boeing alone aiming to hire 10,000 manufacturing and engineering professionals this year.

Here’s an example how staff shortages are impacting the industry. Rex is an Australian airline. It flies mostly regional but took on a fleet of 737s to fly the major Australian capital cities.

Rex Airlines has forecast a $35m loss for the financial year, with the regional airline citing a lack of pilots and engineers, as well as a drop in business travel.

A sign that this is still an issue of supply and demand.

Aviation journalist Jordan Chong tells Ticker News that it’s not at all surprising that Australian and global airlines are still struggling with staff shortages.

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Tech

EV market shifts as prices are slashed

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18 hours ago

May 20, 2024

ticker NEWS

Recently, there’s been a noticeable shift in the electric vehicle market, with major players like Nissan, Polestar, and Peugeot offering unprecedented discounts of $15,000 or more below the recommended retail price.

BYD have abandoned their fixed-price models in favour of traditional franchise dealerships. Could this trend reverse? Amidst these developments, Australia anticipates the launch of its first plug-in hybrid utility vehicle, the BYD Shark, following its global debut in Mexico last week. Stay tuned for further updates. #Featured #Trending

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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4 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

Leaders

Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

Published

5 days ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured