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Everything important happening in transportation today, summarized in 5 minutes.
🚗 Automotive
Tesla's New Autopilot V12 Rolls Out to Early Testers
The latest iteration utilizes end-to-end neural networks for decision making. Initial reports suggest smoother urban navigation but persistent edge-case challenges.
Read the full storyBMW to Invest $1.2B in Spartanburg Plant for Battery Production
The expansion will support the production of six fully electric BMW X models by 2030. This marks the brand's largest US investment to date.
Read the full story✈ Aviation
Delta Announces Record Quarter Amid Travel Boom
Passenger volumes have surpassed 2019 levels for the first time in consecutive months. Premium cabin sales are driving the majority of profitability gains.
Read the full storyGulfstream G700 Sets 20 New World Speed Records
The ultra-long-range jet demonstrated superior performance during its global tour. Deliveries are expected to ramp up through the final quarter of the year.
Read the full story🎯 What To Watch
Keep an eye on the FAA's hearing regarding 737 MAX quality controls later today. The testimony from whistleblowers could trigger further production slowdowns for Boeing, potentially impacting global narrow-body capacity for the peak summer season.
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"The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul." — Walter Raleigh