Kathmandu. As the era of flying cars approaches, a news from China has shocked the tech world. Two flying cars collided during rehearsals for China’s Changchun Air Show. This raises serious questions about the future of aerial mobility.
Rehearsal in dangerous mode
The incident took place during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in China’s Jilin Province on September 16. The two electric flying cars, built by Xpeng Aeroht, were preparing for the same acrobatic in the air. As they got closer, they collided with each other. One car barely landed, but the other lost control and fell to the ground and caught fire.
Surprise Rescue and Company Response
It is considered a miracle that no human casualties have been reported in such a horrific accident. One pilot reportedly suffered minor injuries. Whose condition is free of danger. The incident was not during the performance but during the rehearsal, so neither the audience nor anyone else was harmed.
Xpeng’s subsidiary, Xpeng Aeroht, confirmed the crash and said it would conduct a thorough investigation into both technical and human error. The company praised the rapid response of the rescue team and pledged to tighten safety standards.
The future of the flying car is in question
The accident highlights the risks and complexities of commercially marketing flying cars. Aviation regulators and experts have stressed the need for tighter monitoring and improved air traffic management strategies ahead of mainstreaming urban aerial mobility. This incident sends a clear message that there are many challenges left to turn the dream of a flying car into reality.
