The Emir of Dubai has announced that in three years’ time, residents and tourists will be able to travel between the four fixed stations in the city by air taxi. The 3.5 million-strong metropolis will initially have pilots driving the eVTOLs, and now it looks like a US company’s solution will be systematised.
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Vilebrequin, a French car YouTube channel, took a different approach to creating a flying car. They converted an old BMW 5 with sail wings and then drove it at high speed into a jump.
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NASA recently declared that the X-57 Maxwell electric plane has successfully passed a significant evaluation, moving it a step closer to takeoff. The aircraft’s engine controls underwent a heat test, a crucial evaluation that confirms its capability to perform in adverse weather conditions.
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The hydrogen-powered aircraft, with no emissions, are expected to commence flying to European locations from airports near Rotterdam and The Hague as early as 2024. The flights will be operated in collaboration with aircraft maker ZeroAvia, Shell, and the airports of Rotterdam The Hague and Rotterdam The Hague Innovation.
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NASA is collaborating with Boeing on a project to improve the sustainability of aircraft design, as part of its efforts to reduce fuel consumption. The $1.15 billion project aims to build and test a more fuel-efficient version of the Boeing 737, which currently accounts for nearly half of all domestic flights in the US.
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Flying cars have long been a staple of science fiction and futurism. In recent years, with advances in technology and an increased focus on sustainable transportation, the idea of flying cars has become a reality. Companies around the world are developing flying cars that are set to change the way we travel and commute. However, the widespread use of flying cars also raises concerns about safety, regulation, and control.