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Etihad Aviation Training has announced it will add a new Airbus A350 door trainer in 2026, expanding its Abu Dhabi-based training fleet for cabin and flight crew. The device will allow crews to rehearse door operations and emergency procedures specific to the A350. The announcement is drawing attention from aviation training and airline industry watchers.

San Francisco has imposed restrictions on Waymo's self-driving taxi service during this year's Fleet Week celebrations. The limits affect where the autonomous vehicles can operate while the city hosts the annual naval event, which draws large crowds and heavy traffic along the waterfront. The move highlights the ongoing friction between the robotaxi fleet and major city events.

Blue Origin has revealed a taller version of its Blue Moon lunar lander design, while SpaceX carried out launches across its entire rocket fleet in the same period. The developments come as both companies push ahead in NASA's Artemis programme, with Blue Origin competing to land astronauts on the Moon and SpaceX maintaining its rapid launch cadence with Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy and Starship operations.

Robot fleet management systems are being highlighted as a way to improve coordination and productivity in automated operations. The systems allow multiple robots to work together, assigning tasks and routing movements to reduce downtime and increase output. Coverage is appearing across global technology outlets focused on robotics and industrial automation.

CrossCountry is introducing additional Voyager trains across its network in an effort to improve capacity for passengers. The rail operator's fleet expansion was reported in rail industry news circles. Details on routes, timings and how many trainsets are being added were not included in the initial announcement, but the move is aimed at easing crowding on its cross-country services.

Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted is expanding its subsea inspection fleet with a third electric remotely operated vehicle from Saab. The battery-powered robot will be used for underwater survey and maintenance work at offshore wind installations, replacing diesel-hydraulic alternatives and cutting emissions from subsea operations.

Defense technology firm Forterra has introduced OASIS-OneLink, a system that lets operators control multiple autonomous military vehicles and platforms through a single user interface. The technology, unveiled in coverage by Army Times, is aimed at simplifying command of mixed fleets of unmanned ground systems, reducing operator workload as militaries expand their use of autonomous vehicles in the field.