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Ramadan 2025 Dos and Don’ts: What Are 5 Things Not Allowed in Ramadan? Everything To Know for a Fulfilling Roza Fasting Experience
Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin in India from March 2. The month-long observance is considered to be the holiest time for practising Muslims worldwide. Marked in the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, Ramadan is celebrated by observing the stringent Ramadan fast (roza), indulging in charitable work, abstaining from vices and any ill habits and focusing overall on the spiritual growth of oneself. Observing the Ramadan fast is considered to be extremely auspicious and is known to be one of the five pillars of Islam. However, there are various rules and regulations that one has to follow in order to successfully complete the Ramadan fast. Here’s everything you need to know about Ramadan 2025, how to celebrate and the rules of Ramadan fasting along with the Dos and Don’ts. Ramadan 2025 Fasting Rules: Is Smoking Allowed While Fasting? Does Period Break Your Fast? List of Actions Than Can Invalidate Ramzan Fast.

Significance of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The celebration of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and Practicing Muslims believe that fasting from dawn to sunset is obligatory (fard) for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, travelling, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, pregnant, or menstruating.The spiritual rewards (thawab) of fasting are believed to be multiplied during Ramadan.

Dos and Don’ts of Ramadan

There are various strict rules of Ramadan that need to be followed. In order to make sure that you are observing the Ramadan fasting with all the dedication and fervour, here are the Dos of Ramadan that you must follow
1. Offer the namaz prayers five times a day.
2. Reading and reciting the Quran throughout the day.
3. Making duas and reading special prayers to seek peace and harmony in the world.
4. Indulging in charity.
5. People also take the opportunity of Ramadan to let go of any past grudges or negative emotions that are holding them back. It is often seen as a time of forgiveness and kindness.
The rules of Ramadan also come with a dedicated list of things that they should not be indulged in for a fruitful Ramadan celebration. Here is a list of Don’ts of things you should avoid during Ramadan.
1. The biggest thing to remember for fasting Muslims is to avoid drinking water or eating anything during the fasting period from sunrise to sunset.
2. It is also customary for people to let go of their vices like smoking, drinking, gambling and any other bad habits throughout the month of Ramadan.
3. During the fasting period, it is prohibited to indulge in other vices like being intimate or indulging in any recreational art or music.
4. Indulging in any other negative activity like gossiping or fighting and quarreling is also looked down on, during the month of Ramadan.
5. The last thing one must remember is to not have any malice in the heart as they observe this stringent and holy fast.
We hope that the celebration of Ramadan 2025 brings with it kindness, peace and harmony to the world. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Ramadan.

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March 1, 2025
4 Nations Face-Off final: Tickets prices experience spike before US vs Canada

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Team USA and Canada will meet on the ice once again when the puck drops at the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night in Boston. Only four days have passed since the Americans defeated the Canadians in an intense battle.

The round-robin tournament has brought a considerable amount of attention to hockey, as players and fans proudly represent their respective countries. However, anyone who wants to be part of what is expected to be a raucous atmosphere inside Boston’s TD Garden will have to part ways with some considerable cash to secure a last-minute ticket.

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A general view of center ice before the 4 Nations Face-Off between Team Canada and Team Finland at TD Garden on February 17, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Brian Babineau/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images / Getty Images)

As of late Thursday afternoon, the lowest-priced ticket on ticket marketplace Gametime was listed at $720. The price does not include taxes and ticket fees. Premium seating near the ice rink exceeded $5,000 prior to taxes and fees.

While Canada will seek revenge in the final, all eyes will also be on the pregame festivities. Some fans in Montreal began booing as the “The Star-Spangled Banner” played before games. Shortly after the game actually started, three fights broke out over a nine-second span.

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The fans’ boos appeared to stem from their disapproval of President Trump’s comments on Canada potentially becoming the 51st state, in addition to the discontent over tariff threats.

Team USA reacts to their 2-1 loss to Team Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off game at TD Garden on February 17, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Once the tournament shifted to the U.S., some fans inside Boston’s TD Garden booed, “O Canada.” Trump wished the American hockey team good luck during a call with the team on Thursday before the high-stakes contest.

“It was so awesome to get his support,” Team USA center J.T. Miller said. “It’s a pretty big deal for him to take time out of his schedule to talk to us for five minutes. It’s just another one of those things where we’re kind of pinching ourselves this tournament.”

Team USA forward J.T. Miller (10) screens Team Sweden goalie Samuel Ersson (30) during the first period in a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at TD Garden. (Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / IMAGN)

During an appearance on “America’s Newsroom” on Monday, Bill Guerin, general manager of the U.S. men’s team, said he would welcome Trump to watch the final in person. However, Trump is not expected to attend the sporting event due to his scheduled appearance at the Republican Governors Association Meeting in Washington, D.C.

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“We would love it if President Trump was in attendance,” Guerin said. “We have a room full of proud American players and coaches and staff. Listen, we’re just trying to represent our country the best way we can.”

The 4 Nations Face-Off final gets underway at 8 p.m. ET.

February 21, 2025
Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens experience close encounter with lion on honeymoon

Simone Biles and her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, experienced quite the scare on their honeymoon.

Biles and Owens officially tied the knot in April 2023, but a busy schedule — which included the 2024 NFL season and the Summer Olympics — seemingly delayed their honeymoon until this year.

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles poses for a photograph with her husband Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist shared photos and videos from their trip to South Africa on social media this week, where they had a close encounter with a lion on one of their safari excursions.

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“Not gonna lie I almost s— myself,” Biles wrote in a video posted to Instagram which showed a lion walking right by their guided tour.”

The trip comes after a busy year for the couple.

Biles became the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast (11) with the addition of four medals she won in Paris this summer. (simonebiles/ Instagram)

Biles won four medals, including three gold, in Paris to bring her total Olympic medal count to 11 — the most by any American gymnast.

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Her amazing performance in Paris followed her well-chronicled troubles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She wrapped up the season as the runner-up for AP Female Athlete of the Year honors, just behind WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

Owens signed a two-year contract with the Bears in March after spending one season with the Packers. He was excused from the start of training camp this summer to support his wife as she went on to make history at the Olympics, and would go on to score the Bears first touchdown of the season in the team’s season opener.

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Owens and Biles first met in 2020 and were engaged just two years later. The NFL player found himself at the center of online backlash in 2023 when he admitted that he initially didn’t know who she was when they first matched on a celebrity dating app.

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February 18, 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025: ‘Jannat’ Actress Sonal Chauhan Seeks Divine Blessings From Naga Sadhu, Calls It an ‘Enriching and Beautiful Experience’ (See Pics)

Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan, most popular for her role in Jannat (2008), visited Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The 37-year-old actress took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and shared glimpses of her spiritual outing on social media. On Tuesday (February 11), the actress shared pictures on her Instagram handle where she could be seen taking blessings from a Naga Sadhu named Sri Digambar Kushal Bharti Maharaj. Sharing the pictures, the actress captioned her post, “Such an enriching and beautiful experience it was to spend time with and seek blessings of Sri Digambar Kushal Bharti ji Maharaj at the Maha Kumbh.” Maha Kumbh 2025: ‘Jannat 2’ Actress Esha Gupta Takes a Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam, Calls It a ‘Divine’ Experience (View Pics).

Sonal Chauhan at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

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February 11, 2025
Security expert gives insight on what Super Bowl protection, experience may be like with Trump’s attendance

President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, which would mark the first time a sitting president attended the game.

The game is already a spectacle, but with Trump set to make an appearance, this contest will be on a whole other level than in years past.

With Trump’s expected attendance, this is now no ordinary event (it wasn’t one anyway), and those in attendance should expect a rather different experience, said Adam Gonzales, a former military service member who is the CEO of Hyperion Services.

Gonzalez was in charge of a six-man surveillance team while in the military, and then spent 10 years in a private military sector where he used to “call in airstrikes on the Taliban.” He then got into the private security space, “protecting ultra-high net worth individuals, celebrities, and rappers,” then hostage rescue space.

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Former President Donald Trump waves during the second half of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. (John David Mercer-Imagn Images)

So, safe to say Gonzales is an expert on what it will take to protect Trump at the game – especially considering he was at the Army-Navy game in December with Trump in attendance.

“When President Trump came to that game, his protection detail shut down the stadium for an hour prior to his arrival. They shut down all gates, no one can leave, no one could come in, and then while he was coming in, for another hour, completely shut down. After he got in, another hour completely shut down,” Gonzales told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. “So that really kind of changes the environment quite a bit, at least from the average spectator coming into the gate.

“You’re really going to have to give yourself a lot of time, because the Secret Service will have that place locked down. It’s going to be a fortress for three hours.”

So, his advice? Get in early.

Gonzales has been to Army-Navy games while Trump was in attendance, but he said the protection for the 2024 edition was by far the biggest – likely because of the assassination attempts on his life last year.

Former President Donald Trump attends a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images)

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“We could expect to see that again here at the Super Bowl, especially with the recent terror attack,” Gonzales noted.

The big game will come roughly six weeks after 14 people were killed on nearby Bourbon Street. However, Gonzales praised New Orleans police and said their quick action sent a message to those who even thought about making an attack at the Super Bowl.

Thus, Caesars Superdome may wind up being maybe the safest place to be on Sunday night.

“The New Orleans PD eliminated him on the spot, which sends a message to any other terrorist in the world who’s thinking ‘I want to disrupt the Super Bowl…’ So that actually kind of helps the security situation for the Super Bowl, because now the city of New Orleans is plussed up in ways that they weren’t for the New Year’s Eve celebration,” Gonzales said.

“So you’ve got local forces, you’ve got state forces, you’ve got all the federal forces, to include the Secret Service, and all the other government agencies that support behind the scenes. The FBI, all the intelligence agencies, everyone’s gathering intel on everything that might be happening underground that no one’s privy to on social media, in the dark web, and identifying these threats and dealing with these threats before they actually become threats. But if they do become threats on that day, you can guarantee that those law enforcement agencies will eliminate that threat super fast.

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“Not to mention all the private security details. You’ve got private security details that are going to be there like the one for Taylor Swift and all the other ultra-high net worth individuals who are gonna be in attendance are likely gonna have some sort of small security detail that’s probably gonna be armed as well. So there’s a lot of eyes out, a lot of coverage, a lot of security that will help protect the Super Bowl and all the people in attendance, essentially by virtue of just association with the event.”

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February 9, 2025
Royal Caribbean cruise passengers, crew members experience gastrointestinal illness symptoms

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Eighty-nine passengers and two crew members experienced gastrointestinal illness symptoms aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship returning to Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

The Radiance of the Seas departed Florida for a seven-day western Caribbean cruise on Feb. 1, according to cruise tracking website CruiseMapper. Its planned stops included two in Mexico, one in Honduras and one in Belize.

The outbreak was reported to the CDC’s vessel sanitation program on Tuesday. Those who have fallen ill have experienced diarrhea and vomiting. At this time, the CDC says the cause is unknown.

Royal Caribbean did not immediately respond to a FOX Business request for comment, but told USA Today, “Enhanced measures have been implemented onboard in an abundance of caution to protect the health and comfort of all our guests and crew.”

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Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas docked at Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia. (Royal Caribbean / Fox News)

Ill passengers and crew were isolated from others, the CDC said, and “increased cleaning and disinfection procedures” were implemented.

Cruise ships must report gastrointestinal illnesses to the CDC, the agency noted.

“Cases reported are totals for the entire voyage,” the CDC’s website states. “It does not mean all people are sick at the same time, such as when they arrive or leave a port or ship.”

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Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas enters the Victoria Shipyards in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to start her 22-day dry dock on May 23, 2011. (Royal Caribbean / Fox News)

While Norovirus is “often a cause of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships,” the CDC says determining the cause “can take time.” Stool specimens from impacted passengers were collected to aid in the investigation.

The CDC provides tips for healthy cruising here.

Radiance of the Seas’ outdoor movie screen on June 9, 2011. (Royal Caribbean / Fox News)

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Radiance of the Seas is an almost 24-year-old ship which underwent improvements during a 2011 dry dock, according to Royal Caribbean’s website. It can hold 2,143 guests under double-occupancy conditions and up to 894 international crew members.

February 6, 2025
‘Important lesson’: Conservative activist reveals ‘fascinating’ experience at liberal Sundance Film Festival

A documentary about bridging the political divide in one of the most hotly contested battleground counties in the United States debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this week, leading some to conclude that the historically liberal festival is moving toward the center.

“One of the things that is fascinating about ‘Bucks County, USA’ being chosen as an official selection at Sundance is it appears, in the era of Trump being re-elected, the well-known left-leaning Sundance Film Festival is moving to the middle,” Paul Martino said. “There is a new openness to dialogue,”

Martino, the founder of Bullpen Capital, told Fox News Digital about the documentary series “Bucks County, USA” being screened at Sundance, a Utah festival known for screening films promoting liberal causes and being a place for anti-Trump demonstrations.

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Martino, who is featured in the film, told Fox News Digital that the five-part docuseries is “all about the political divisions that happen in the United States focused on where I live, Bucks County, USA.”

“It is about all of the post-COVID policies and all of the things that happened at the school board level once a lot of the parents’ rights movement started, and the film dives into a lot of detail about the political division that happened, and it focuses, ironically, on the friendship of my daughter and her best friend, who is what I would describe as my political rival’s daughter,” Martino explained.

Paul Martino at the Sundance Film Festival (Paul Martino)

Martino, a conservative, told Fox News Digital walking around Sundance was a “fascinating” experience and that he encountered many people who seemed to be open to the movie’s message of listening to the other side.

“Obviously, it is a rather left-leaning crowd in general. But even the people behind Sundance, the people who pick the films this year, said that they felt this film, ‘Bucks County, USA,’ was very important because it was in a Trump re-elected era,” Martino said.

“Understanding and speaking to the other side and understanding who the other side is is important.

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Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Evan Vucci/AP)

“One of the amazing stories told by one of the filmmakers at Sundance was there’s a guy sitting next to me in a MAGA hat who I would have never talked to on the plane had I not made this movie and realized he had a lot to say to me. And the fact that this film affected even the filmmakers, I think, is a really interesting and important lesson for the rest of the country.”

While many people at Sundance were receptive to the film, Martino told Fox News Digital he did encounter some opposition from people at a question-and-answer session after the screening.

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The marquee of the Egyptian Theatre during the Sundance Film Festival Jan. 28, 2020, in Park City, Utah. (AP/Arthur Mola/Invision)

“I would say one of the only disappointments of the experience was I felt that some people in the crowd, you know, it’s an honor to be in the Q&A at the end of the series and, look, we had everybody up there. We had people who really don’t like each other, who disagree vehemently, and I think it was lost on the audience that all of us were standing there,” Martino said.

“The fact that we all agreed to be part of this, the fact that we were all there and I got asked a question or two that were directed in my direction that I felt were a little bit inflammatory and I kind of chuckled to myself thinking, ‘Did you just watch the movie? And did you just see the fact that we’re all here? Maybe you missed a little something there.'”

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January 31, 2025
WNBA star Caitlin Clark details ‘incredible’ experience alongside Taylor Swift at Chiefs’ playoff game

Caitlin Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, shared some details about her experience attending an NFL postseason game with Taylor Swift.

Clark sat beside Swift in a luxury suite at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs, Jan. 18. The star duo chatted and hugged at times as the Chiefs took on the Houston Texans.

During a recent appearance on a podcast, Clark confirmed she supports the Chiefs and praised Swift’s kindness.

“I’m a huge Chiefs fan, and Taylor is a huge Chiefs fan,” Caitlin told the “Swarmcast” podcast. “Taylor is very sweet and very kind, and it’s a good reminder that people in our position are very normal. We enjoy watching sports and hanging out with our friends. It puts a great perspective on life.”

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Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift talks with Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Jan. 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Since last season, Swift has made frequent appearances at Chiefs games in support of the team and star tight end Travis Kelce.

Clark further raved about her and Swift’s shared fondness for the Chiefs.

“It’s just cute to see how excited she is for the Chiefs and getting to share that. I was like, ‘Oh my God, she loves this. She loves the Chiefs as much as me, This is incredible,'” Clark said.

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Clark said the meeting between the Chiefs and Texans ended up being “a perfect game.”

“We had so much fun, and, honestly, it was the perfect game. The Chiefs won. It was close at halftime. Travis scores a huge touchdown for the Chiefs. We ended up winning,” the Indiana Fever star added. “There was nothing crazy that happened, and we felt confident as it got to the end. It ended up being a perfect game.”

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, left, talks with Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Clark’s surprise appearance at the game captured the attention of the sports world. After noticing Clark was attending the game alongside Swift, longtime sports commentator Skip Bayless shared his thoughts on the duo.

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Bayless argued Clark did not “need to be seen with her.”

Bayless, who hosts a weekly podcast, posted a video to his social media platform as he addressed Clark’s decision to attend the game with the music star.

“Can somebody tell me what possessed Caitlin Clark to associate with Taylor Swift?” he asked.

Swift was on hand Sunday to watch the Chiefs defeat the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship. The Chiefs will take on the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

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January 28, 2025
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee vows to never ski again after disastrous first experience

U.S. Olympian Suni Lee may want to stick to gymnastics.

The gold medalist tried her hand at skiing for the first time this week, as seen in her Instagram story, but wound up face-down on the snow.

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Suni Lee, of the United States, falls while competing during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

During a trip to Montreal in Canada, Lee showed off her failed skiing attempt with photo and video of her laying down on her front in skis after falling down right in front of the slope entrance. She claims it will be the last time she tries to ski.

“First time skiing,” she wrote. “Omg never again.”

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Sunisa Lee of Team United States looks on during a Gymnastics training session in the Bercy Arena ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Elsa/Getty Images)

A video of her laying on the snow, which was taken by her friend Samira Ahmed and re-shared to Lee’s own story, showed the gymnast laughing as she squirmed on the snow. A caption on that video read, “This is why I stay off the slopes.”

While fans can certainly expect not to see Lee compete in the upcoming 2026 Milan Olympics, her struggles in skiing certainly isn’t for lack of athleticism or coordination.

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Sunisa Lee after failing on women’s balance beam on day 10 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. ( Markus Gilliar – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Lee is the 2020 Olympic all-around gold medalist and uneven bars bronze medalist and the 2024 Olympic all-around and uneven bars bronze medalist. She also helped contribute to the U.S.’s team gold medal in 2024 and silver in 2020.

She has also received many prominent sports honors and awards, including in 2021, when she was named Female Athlete of the Year by Sports Illustrated and Sportswoman of the Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation. She was even included in Time Magazine 100, which is the publication’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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January 25, 2025
Get ready to experience thrill of eVTOL racing
You might have heard about electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). Well, there’s some exciting news coming from Jetson, a Swedish startup that’s making waves in the air racing scene. While Australia’s Airspeeder has been working on crewed eVTOL races, Jetson founder and CTO Tomasz Patan recently took the spotlight with a demonstration that many are calling the start of the world’s first eVTOL air racing.

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Jetson eVTOL air racing demonstration (Jetson) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Airspeeder’s ambitions

Airspeeder has been building momentum since 2017, aiming to establish world championship races with their striking eVTOL aircraft. However, their current races involve remote-controlled vehicles, with pilots safely on the ground. Enter Jetson, who has now demonstrated a crewed flight around a racing pylon, albeit with just one aircraft.

Jetson eVTOL air racing demonstration (Jetson) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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The Jetson One: A game changer

The star of this show is the Jetson One, a personal eVTOL designed for agility and performance. In a recent video, Patan showcases the aircraft’s nimble capabilities by navigating around a 26-foot-tall pylon. While this demonstration does not quite constitute a full race, it offers a tantalizing preview of what eVTOL racing could look like. Here are some key features of the Jetson One:
- Dimensions: 8.86 x 5.25 x 3.67 feet
- Top speed: Software-limited to 63 mph
- Flight time: 20 minutes per charge
- Power source: High-discharge Li-ion batteries
- Control: Joystick-operated
- Maximum altitude: Over 1,500 feet (~460 m)
- Pilot requirements: No license needed in the U.S.
Jetson eVTOL air racing demonstration (Jetson) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Market response and future plans

The market response to the Jetson One has been remarkable. The company has already confirmed sales of more than 470 units and is now taking orders for the 2026 batch. To secure your place in line, you’ll need to make a non-refundable deposit of $8,000, with the full price tag coming in at $128,000.

Jetson claims that their eVTOL is user-friendly, stating that pilots can master the aircraft in under 60 minutes of flight practice, along with eight simulator sessions. This accessibility could be a game-changer in the personal aviation market.

Jetson eVTOL air racing demonstration (Jetson) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Safety and regulatory considerations

While the prospect of personal eVTOLs and air racing is thrilling, it also raises important safety and regulatory questions. Jetson has implemented several safety features, including:
- A race car-inspired safety cell design
- The ability to fly safely with the loss of one motor
- Hands-free hover and emergency functions
- A ballistic parachute with rapid deployment
In terms of regulations, Jetson has made progress, securing two flight permits in Italy for personal eVTOL travel in uncontrolled airspace in fall 2023. However, comprehensive racing regulations are yet to be defined.

Jetson eVTOL air racing demonstration (Jetson) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

The competition: Airspeeder and beyond

While Jetson has made headlines with this demonstration, it’s worth noting that Airspeeder isn’t far behind. They have already created teams and held aerial events, albeit with remote-controlled eVTOLs. Their aircraft boasts impressive specifications, including a top speed of 124 mph and a power-to-weight ratio comparable to Formula 1 cars.

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Jetson eVTOL air racing demonstration (Jetson) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Kurt’s key takeaways

The demonstration by Jetson marks a significant milestone in the evolution of personal aviation and air racing. While it does not yet represent a full-fledged race, it is a tangible step towards a future where eVTOL racing could become a reality. As we look to the skies, it is clear that the race for eVTOL supremacy is just beginning.

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