Snapshot 6:Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:37:24 PM GMT last edited by Nick

Flying Cars Collide Mid-Air During China Airshow Rehearsal

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SEP 18

Above: Flight rehearsal ahead of the 2025 Changchun Air Show on Sept. 16, 2025, in China. Image copyright: Zhou Guoqiang/VCG/Getty Images

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The Spin

This crash exposes the premature rush to commercialize flying car technology before adequate safety protocols are established. The collision during a simple formation flight demonstrates that these vehicles aren't ready for public use, let alone mass production by 2026 as promised.

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The Telegraph

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