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China: Rescued Owl Returns to Man, Reluctant to Leave Rescuer

A video from Tangshan, Hebei, captured a wildlife rescue worker attempting to release a small owl back into nature on October 15, 2025. The bird flew briefly but quickly returned to perch near its rescuer, gazing at him with large eyes as if reluctant to part.

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China: Thousands of Migratory Geese Form Majestic “V” in Henan Sky

On October 8, 2025, in Sanmenxia, Henan, a video captured an awe-inspiring sight of thousands of migratory geese soaring through the clear autumn sky. The massive flock formed a perfect “V” shape as they flew south.

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Israel: 20 Israeli Hostages Return to Tel Aviv, Crowds Celebrate 3

Thousands gathered on Monday at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to celebrate the return of all 20 surviving Israeli hostages released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity. Crowds cheered and waved as military helicopters flew the hostages overhead.

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Israel: 20 Israeli Hostages Return to Tel Aviv, Crowds Celebrate

Thousands gathered on Monday at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to celebrate the return of all 20 surviving Israeli hostages released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity. Crowds cheered and waved as military helicopters flew the hostages overhead.

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Israel: 20 Israeli Hostages Return to Tel Aviv, Crowds Celebrate 2

Thousands gathered on Monday at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to celebrate the return of all 20 surviving Israeli hostages released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity. Crowds cheered and waved as military helicopters flew the hostages overhead.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - During the air ground collaborative training, a fighter jet formation flew at low altitude over the sea in Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - During the air ground collaborative training, a fighter jet formation flew at low altitude over the sea in Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - During the air ground collaborative training, a fighter jet formation flew at low altitude over the sea in Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - During the air ground collaborative training, a fighter jet formation flew at low altitude over the sea in Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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China: Bee Sting Incident Captured on Video in Guangdong

A video recorded on September 16 in Guangdong shows a person being stung by a bee. The bee, with its long stinger, flew in circles, making the scene look very painful.

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China: Man Warms Freezing Kingfisher Back to Flight in Xinjiang

On December 10, 2022, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a kingfisher was rescued after clinging to a pipe in freezing weather. The filmer warmed it in his hands until it regained strength and flew away, a moment that touched many online.

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US: United Launch Alliance Launches Vulcan Rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

United Launch Alliance successfully launched its first operational Vulcan rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, August 12, at 8:56 p.m. EDT. The rocket carried two military satellites into space as part of its first flight for the U.S. Space Force. This video shows the dim light as the rocket flew over Ontario, Canada.

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US: Plane with “Mess With Texas” Banner Flies Over Blue States

On Monday, August 4, several planes flew over the capitals of blue states, including Albany, New York; Springfield, Illinois; and Annapolis, Maryland, displaying a banner that read "Mess with Texas." The message appeared to reference an ongoing redistricting fight in Texas, where Republicans are advocating for a rare mid-decade redistricting plan.

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Apple Revenue Growth

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2025 - A DJI drone flew over an Apple flagship store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 1, 2025.

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Apple Revenue Growth

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 1, 2025 - A DJI drone flew over an Apple flagship store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on August 1, 2025.

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China: Lightning Strikes Parked Car in Hubei With Man Inside

On June 28, 2025, in Hubei, China, lightning struck a parked car while a man sat inside on the phone. Sparks flew, but he was unharmed. The roof was slightly damaged, and he drove off safely.

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US: SpaceX Launches Starship on Ninth Test Mission From Texas 3

Elon Musk’s Starship rocket launched for its 9th test flight from Texas on Tuesday, May 27, but lost control mid-flight due to a leak, making a safe landing unlikely, according to SpaceX. The Super Heavy booster carried Starship toward space, where it flew for under an hour before issues arose. A payload door also failed to open, preventing the release of dummy satellites. The flight followed previous high-altitude failures earlier this year.

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US: SpaceX Launches Starship on Ninth Test Mission From Texas

Elon Musk’s Starship rocket launched for its 9th test flight from Texas on Tuesday, May 27, but lost control mid-flight due to a leak, making a safe landing unlikely, according to SpaceX. The Super Heavy booster carried Starship toward space, where it flew for under an hour before issues arose. A payload door also failed to open, preventing the release of dummy satellites. The flight followed previous high-altitude failures earlier this year.

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China Established Salvage System

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 27, 2025 - A rescue helicopter flew over the Yantai Salvage Bureau's "defu 3600" crane engineering vessel, which was on standby at sea, in the waters of Yantai in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on May 27, 2025.

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Vehicles Moving Slowly in Shanghai

A plane flew over the Outer Ring Expressway near Hongqiao Airport while Vehicles were moving slowly in Shanghai, China on May 15, 2025.

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Vehicles Moving Slowly in Shanghai

A plane flew over the Outer Ring Expressway near Hongqiao Airport while Vehicles were moving slowly in Shanghai, China on May 15, 2025.

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone

NANJING, CHINA - MAY 13, 2025 - A DJI salesperson test-flew the newly released DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on May 13, 2025.

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Space Day of China

A drone flew over a primary school operation in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 23, 2025.

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Blue Origin's NS-31 mission patch was designed to symbolically represent the six crew members, each embodying a singular journey. The target star pays tribute to Aisha Bowe, for her ambition in science and her commitment to youth and STEM careers. The scales of justice evoke Amanda Nguyen's fight for civil rights and equality. The shooting star-shaped microphone represents Gayle King's mission to bring essential stories to the public's attention. The firework illustrates Katy Perry's international influence in music, culture and philanthropy. The film reel symbolizes Kerianne Flynn's passion for cinema and the art of storytelling. Finally, Flynn the Fly, the main character in Lauren Sanchez's children's book The Fly Who Flew to Space, appears on the patch as an emblem of resilience and inspiration for children with learning disabilities, encouraging them to believe in their dreams. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Blue Origin's NS-31 mission patch was designed to symbolically represent the six crew members, each embodying a singular journey. The target star pays tribute to Aisha Bowe, for her ambition in science and her commitment to youth and STEM careers. The scales of justice evoke Amanda Nguyen's fight for civil rights and equality. The shooting star-shaped microphone represents Gayle King's mission to bring essential stories to the public's attention. The firework illustrates Katy Perry's international influence in music, culture and philanthropy. The film reel symbolizes Kerianne Flynn's passion for cinema and the art of storytelling. Finally, Flynn the Fly, the main character in Lauren Sanchez's children's book The Fly Who Flew to Space, appears on the patch as an emblem of resilience and inspiration for children with learning disabilities, encouraging them to believe in their dreams. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Blue Origin's NS-31 mission patch was designed to symbolically represent the six crew members, each embodying a singular journey. The target star pays tribute to Aisha Bowe, for her ambition in science and her commitment to youth and STEM careers. The scales of justice evoke Amanda Nguyen's fight for civil rights and equality. The shooting star-shaped microphone represents Gayle King's mission to bring essential stories to the public's attention. The firework illustrates Katy Perry's international influence in music, culture and philanthropy. The film reel symbolizes Kerianne Flynn's passion for cinema and the art of storytelling. Finally, Flynn the Fly, the main character in Lauren Sanchez's children's book The Fly Who Flew to Space, appears on the patch as an emblem of resilience and inspiration for children with learning disabilities, encouraging them to believe in their dreams. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian UAV Molniya hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building - Kharkiv

Russian UAV 'Molniya' hits the eighth floor of a high-rise building in the Kyivsky district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 02, 2025. Windows flew out in the building, no fire. Five people are known to have been injured in the strike on Kharkiv. A 66-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Oleg Synegubov. Two of the injured are in hospital, the others were treated on the spot said Mayor Terekhov. Photo by Yevhen Titov/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A two-way low-altitude passenger route helicopter landed at a temporary landing point in Taicang Port area. Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A two-way low-altitude passenger route helicopter landed at a temporary landing point in Taicang Port area. Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A helicopter test flight from Hongqiao International Central Business Center to Taicang Port in Jiangsu province during a two-way low-altitude passenger route, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A helicopter test flight from Hongqiao International Central Business Center to Taicang Port in Jiangsu province during a two-way low-altitude passenger route, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A helicopter test flight from Hongqiao International Central Business Center to Taicang Port in Jiangsu province during a two-way low-altitude passenger route, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A two-way low-altitude passenger route helicopter landed at a temporary landing point in Taicang Port area. Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A two-way low-altitude passenger route helicopter landed at a temporary landing point in Taicang Port area. Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A helicopter test flight from Hongqiao International Central Business Center to Taicang Port in Jiangsu province during a two-way low-altitude passenger route, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A helicopter test flight from Hongqiao International Central Business Center to Taicang Port in Jiangsu province during a two-way low-altitude passenger route, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A helicopter test flight from Hongqiao International Central Business Center to Taicang Port in Jiangsu province during a two-way low-altitude passenger route, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.

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Two-way Low Altitude Passenger Route Test Flight

SUZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18, 2025 - A helicopter test flight from Hongqiao International Central Business Center to Taicang Port in Jiangsu province during a two-way low-altitude passenger route, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China on March 18, 2025. The helicopter, carrying three passengers, took off from Hongjing landing point of Hongqiao International Central Business District at 14:13, flew along the northbound expansion belt of Hongqiao International Open Hub, passed Shanghai Jiading Sports Park, and landed safely at 14:40 in Taicang Port Area, Jiangsu Province.