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The collision occurred due to insufficient spacing between the aircraft while they were performing formation flight maneuvers, according to company statements released following the incident.</span

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The collision occurred due to insufficient spacing between the aircraft while they were performing formation flight maneuvers, according to company statements released following the incident.

One vehicle landed safely after the collision, while the second aircraft sustained fuselage damage and caught fire upon landing, requiring emergency response from fire trucks and ambulances at the scene.</span

One vehicle landed safely after the collision, while the second aircraft sustained fuselage damage and caught fire upon landing, requiring emergency response from fire trucks and ambulances at the scene.

Xpeng Aeroht confirmed that all personnel at the scene were safe and that local authorities completed on-site emergency measures in an orderly manner, though one pilot sustained minor injuries.</span

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Xpeng Aeroht confirmed that all personnel at the scene were safe and that local authorities completed on-site emergency measures in an orderly manner, though one pilot sustained minor injuries.

The eVTOL vehicles are part of China's low-altitude economy initiative, a sector that encompasses flying taxis and drone deliveries in airspace below 3,000 meters and is forecast to reach $206 billion by 2025.</span

The eVTOL vehicles are part of China's low-altitude economy initiative, a sector that encompasses flying taxis and drone deliveries in airspace below 3,000 meters and is forecast to reach $206 billion by 2025.

Xpeng Aeroht describes itself as Asia's largest flying car company and had received approximately 3,000 pre-orders for its vehicles as of January, with plans to begin mass production in 2026.</span

Xpeng Aeroht describes itself as Asia's largest flying car company and had received approximately 3,000 pre-orders for its vehicles as of January, with plans to begin mass production in 2026.

One isolated incident during high-difficulty stunt maneuvers shouldn't overshadow the tremendous progress in eVTOL technology and China's leadership in the growing low-altitude economy sector. The quick emergency response and minimal injuries prove safety systems work effectively.

One isolated incident during high-difficulty stunt maneuvers shouldn't overshadow the tremendous progress in eVTOL technology and China's leadership in the growing low-altitude economy sector. The quick emergency response and minimal injuries prove safety systems work effectively.

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