All 55 passengers and crew aboard a Starsky Aviation aircraft survived an emergency landing in the ocean near Mogadishu, Somalia, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after experiencing a technical issue shortly after takeoff, according to Sky News. The plane, which was en route to Gaalkacyo from Aden Abdulle International Airport, ended up in shallow waters after the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing. No injuries were reported in the incident.
The aircraft developed a technical problem approximately 15 minutes into its flight, according to Sky News. The plane overran the runway during the emergency landing, resulting in damage to a wing. The incident occurred near the country's main airport.
In other news, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his role, effective immediately, and will leave the company on February 27th, as reported by The Verge. Amanda McMaster, the CFO, will serve as interim CEO until a replacement is found. Under Playter's leadership, Boston Dynamics navigated through an acquisition.
SpaceX's next-generation Super Heavy booster successfully completed four days of cryogenic proof testing, clearing a significant hurdle, according to Ars Technica. The testing, which took place at Starbase, Texas, evaluated the booster's redesigned propellant systems and structural strength. SpaceX announced the milestone on social media Tuesday.
Also, Jamaica's bobsleigh team is preparing for its tenth Winter Olympics appearance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, inspired by the film "Cool Runnings," according to Euronews. The team will compete in both the women's and men's bobsleigh events between February 15 and 22. Mica Moore, a former Great Britain athlete, will represent Jamaica in the women's monobob.
Finally, Toyota unveiled the new 2027 Highlander, a fully redesigned midsize SUV that marks the brand's first three-row electric vehicle for the US market, according to The Verge. The new Highlander is expected to have a range of 320 miles.
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