Flying cars collide at airshow rehearsal in China
CNNSEP 2025
Flying Cars Collide Mid-Air During China Airshow Rehearsal
Flying Cars Collide Mid-Air During China Airshow Rehearsal
Above: Flight rehearsal ahead of the 2025 Changchun Air Show on Sept. 16, 2025, in China. Image credit: Zhou Guoqiang/VCG/Getty Images
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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 that safety systems work effectively.
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