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Midair Collision Near Tehran, Pilot Shortage, Engine Fire, UAV Speed Record, Hypersonic Fighter: Global Aviation Shakeup

Midair Collision Near Tehran, Pilot Shortage, Engine Fire, UAV Speed Record, Hypersonic Fighter: Global Aviation Shakeup

TL;DR * Midair collision near Tehran sparks investigation into air traffic control system failures. * Pilot shortage forces airlines to cancel 150 flights, disrupting global travel plans in India. * Engine fire on commercial jet exposes maintenance oversight, prompting new safety protocols. * UAV prototype achieves record speed, signaling future urban air mobility.

Waymo Car Enters LAPD Standoff, Raising Autonomy Concerns

Waymo Car Enters LAPD Standoff, Raising Autonomy Concerns

Incident Overview * Waymo robotaxi entered an active LAPD standoff at an undisclosed Los Angeles intersection. * Vehicle turned left, progressed toward officers, and avoided a blocked zone for less than 15 seconds. * Scene cleared within five minutes; police helicopter entered the airspace. * Waymo issued a statement describing an alternate trajectory but

Delhi Unveils 3 Autonomous Test Centers; India Orders Heron MK-II UAVs for Surveillance

Delhi Unveils 3 Autonomous Test Centers; India Orders Heron MK-II UAVs for Surveillance

TL;DR * Delhi launches three automated vehicle testing centers to accelerate autonomous vehicle deployment. * Nexperia faces ownership dispute amid supply concerns affecting autonomous vehicle chip production. * India procures Heron MK-II UAVs to bolster autonomous surveillance capabilities. Delhi’s Automated Vehicle Testing Centres Poised to Accelerate Autonomous‑Mobility Rollout Strategic Infrastructure

Flying Cars Integrate EV Parts After Certification, Boosting Modularity

Flying Cars Integrate EV Parts After Certification, Boosting Modularity

TL;DR * China's flying car sector is rapidly developing. Cost control and supply‑chain efficiency provide key advantages for Chinese flying‑car firms * Flying cars can be used with EV parts once certified, boosting modularity Modular EV Parts are Driving Flying‑Car Viability Supply‑Chain Convergence * Chinese firms

Airbus A320 Software Fault Sparks Global Recalls

Airbus A320 Software Fault Sparks Global Recalls

TL;DR * Airbus A320 family software fault triggers global recalls and hundreds of flight cancellations. * China's flying car sector expands with mass‑production trials, commercial certification and EV component integration. Airbus A320 Recall: A Wake‑Up Call for Aviation Software Resilience Incident at a Glance * 30 Oct 2025

2025 Skies & Skids: Jet Crashes, Drone Deliveries, Airline Regulations, and Modernizing Stealth

2025 Skies & Skids: Jet Crashes, Drone Deliveries, Airline Regulations, and Modernizing Stealth

TL;DR * Indian Tejas jet and U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone both crash in 2025, spurring investigations. * Prime Air drones crash in Arizona and Detroit, while expanding delivery network amid safety concerns. * U.S. airlines face scrutiny over new delay compensation rules as holiday travel season surges. * China’s J-36

Tesla Unveils FSD v14.3 with Braking Fix, Expands Self‑Driving to South Korea

Tesla Unveils FSD v14.3 with Braking Fix, Expands Self‑Driving to South Korea

TL;DR * Tesla rolls out FSD v14.3 to eliminate braking glitches, citing safer 5‑million‑mile operation intervals. * Tesla expands Full Self‑Driving to South Korea, marking its seventh country launch and accelerating global rollout. * Tesla FSD v14.1.4 pilots exceed 1M km safety target across 17 European