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Airline shift to net zero will push up airfares, inquiry hears

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10 months ago

July 21, 2023

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As more airlines push to go green, the true cost of net zero will be felt with rising airfares.

Australia’s parliament has been cautioned by the Australian Airports Association (AAA) that international airlines may reduce flights to the country in the future due to long-haul routes being viewed as an easy target for meeting environmental commitments.

“As Australia is at the edges of the global air network with long distances from Australian airports to major regional and global hubs in Asia, North America and the Middle East, it is essential to ensure Australia remains a viable destination for international migration, tourism and business travel,” the AAA’s submission said.

As global aviation emissions reduction schemes are still being negotiated, Australia risks being excluded from the international aviation network as carbon pricing and binding targets take effect in the next decade.

This reduction in flights to the southern hemisphere could limit Australians’ travel options and lead to higher costs for connecting to other continents.

To avoid isolation, the AAA urged the government to support the local sustainable aviation fuel industry to refuel aircraft on their return leg.

It is crucial for Australia to actively participate in discussions on global agreements to address this concern, while domestic aviation targets are managed separately from international flights.

“Failure to negotiate an effective and equitable deal for Australia may mean a contraction in Australia’s connectivity to the world,” the AAA said.

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U.S. competes to stay ahead of China on ‘AI ‘ weapon systems

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2 hours ago

May 14, 2024

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So, who’s winning the race so far?

America’s top priority right now is to make sure the United States—not China—lead in artificial intelligence and the U.S. Air Force just took a big step in that direction.

The Air Force is incorporating ‘AI’ and machine learning for its future fleets.

Top officials say the ‘AI’ controlled aircraft could be on track to be as good as any human pilot.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #AI #AIwarfare #AIaircraft #artificialintelligence #UAairforce #China

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EV market witnesses unprecedented price cuts

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24 hours ago

May 13, 2024

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Established brands like Peugeot and Nissan are slashing prices by significant margins to compete with emerging Chinese EV competitors.

Facing a dual challenge of a decelerating growth in EV adoption and a surge in competitively priced alternatives from Chinese manufacturers like BYD and MG, traditional automakers are forced to enact substantial price cuts to clear inventory.

This trend reflects the fast pace within the market and signals the formidable struggle for dominance in the EV space. #featured #trending

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President Biden threatens to cut off weapons supplies to Israel

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4 days ago

May 10, 2024

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Does this mark a shift in Washington’s public approach to the war?

President Joe Biden is vowing to withhold weapons from Israel if the Jewish State goes forward with its invasion of Rafah.

The comments came after the Biden administration halted a recent shipment of bombs amid concerns over Israel’s plans to launch a full-scale assault on Rafah even as cease-fire talks continue with Hamas.

Jonathan Tobin, the Editor-in-Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #GazaWar #Rafah