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Midair Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Kills One, Injures Pilot; FAA and NTSB Probe Human Factors and ATC Errors

Midair Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Kills One, Injures Pilot; FAA and NTSB Probe Human Factors and ATC Errors

TL;DR * Midair collision between Enstrom F-28A and Enstrom 280C helicopters over Hammonton, New Jersey kills one pilot, critically injures another; FAA and NTSB investigate causes of aviation error * Boeing 777X achieves 10% fuel efficiency improvement over 777-300ER with folding wingtips and GE9X engines; certification delayed amid regulatory scrutiny post-MAX
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VW Advances Steering-Wheel-Free Vans; U.S. New Car Prices Surpass $50K as EV-SUV Demand, Battery Costs, and EPA Rules Drive Record Hikes

VW Advances Steering-Wheel-Free Vans; U.S. New Car Prices Surpass $50K as EV-SUV Demand, Battery Costs, and EPA Rules Drive Record Hikes

TL;DR * Volkswagen tests autonomous Gen.Urban vehicles without steering wheels or pedals in Wolfsburg, Germany, as part of real-world passenger experience trials ahead of 2026 production scaling. * Tesla begins unsupervised robotaxi operations in Austin, Texas, with Model Y units spotted driving without occupants, ahead of planned fleet doubling and
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American Airlines Launches A321XLR Fleet, IndiGo Appoints External Expert After Crisis, DJI Faces U.S. Regulatory Crossroads

American Airlines Launches A321XLR Fleet, IndiGo Appoints External Expert After Crisis, DJI Faces U.S. Regulatory Crossroads

TL;DR * American Airlines Launches Airbus A321XLR on Transatlantic Routes with 40 Aircraft by 2030, Featuring Premium Economy and Bluetooth Connectivity * IndiGo Appoints External Aviation Expert John Illson to Investigate December 2 Flight Cancellations and Operational Disruptions * Eve Air Mobility Secures $40M from BNDES to Certify First eVTOL Aircraft, Targeting
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