SaralnamaTwo flying cars crashed into each other at a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in north-east China. The Xpeng AeroHT vehicles collided mid-air, with one catching fire during landing. The company said people at the scene were safe, but one person was reportedly injured. Footage on Weibo showed a flaming vehicle being attended by fire engines. Xpeng AeroHT plans to sell these electric flying cars for about ₹2.5 crore each. The company claims to have 3,000 orders already. China aims to lead in the 'low-altitude economy', but challenges remain in infrastructure, regulation, and public acceptance for this new transport technology. (Updated 17 Sep 2025, 18:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Two flying cars crashed into each other at a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in north-east China
- The Xpeng AeroHT vehicles collided mid-air, with one catching fire during landing
- The company said people at the scene were safe, but one person was reportedly injured