A passenger plane carrying 55 people safely landed in the ocean near Somalia's main airport on Tuesday after experiencing a technical problem shortly after takeoff, while the FAA grounded all flights in and out of El Paso International Airport for "special security reasons." Elsewhere, Elon Musk discussed his AI company's future, and Toyota unveiled its first three-row electric SUV.
The Starsky Aviation aircraft, which had departed from Mogadishu's international airport and was headed to Gaalkacyo, developed a technical issue approximately 15 minutes into its flight, according to Sky News. The plane subsequently made an emergency landing in shallow waters. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, grounding all flights for the next 10 days. The FAA cited "Special Security Reasons" for the closure but provided no further explanation, as reported by The Verge. The sudden announcement, made late on February 10th, will affect hundreds of flights.
In other news, according to TechCrunch, Elon Musk addressed xAI employees in an all-hands meeting, where he discussed the company's future and its ambitions in the realm of artificial intelligence. Musk reportedly told employees that xAI needs a lunar manufacturing facility to build AI satellites. "You have to go to the moon," he said, according to The New York Times, which reported on the meeting. Musk explained that this move would allow xAI to harness more computing power than its rivals.
Additionally, Toyota unveiled the 2027 Highlander, a fully redesigned midsize SUV that marks the brand's first three-row electric vehicle for the US market and the first Toyota EV assembled in America, as reported by The Verge. The new SUV boasts a 320-mile range.
Finally, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service released its annual security assessment, concluding that Russia does not intend to launch a military strike against Estonia or any other NATO member state in the near future, Euronews reported. However, the agency noted that Russia is increasing the size of its armed forces and restocking on strategic artillery ammunition.
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