The concept of flying cars has long been a staple of science fiction, but it is now becoming a reality. Alef Aeronautics, a Silicon Valley-based startup founded in 2015, has announced that it will begin production of the world’s first commercially available flying car in 2024.
The GOVE air taxi represents a significant advancement in the growing field of aerial urban mobility. It is a versatile vehicle that can be attached to a chassis with wheels, enabling it to function both as an air taxi and as a car. This unique combination makes GOVE a prominent figure in the evolution of eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles, an area that has seen a surge in innovation and interest over the past decade.
CycloTech is introducing an exciting new flying vehicle, the BlackBird demonstrator, which represents a significant step forward in the development of flying cars. The BlackBird features an innovative propulsion system suitable for various types of manned and unmanned aircraft, but it is particularly transformative for flying cars.
Electric car manufacturer Xpeng has been making headlines with its ambitious entry into the flying car market through its subsidiary, AeroHT. The company is currently developing two distinct types of flying vehicles, one of which is being referred to as a Cybertruck-like model due for launch in 2025. Despite the name “flying car,” this vehicle will not take off in the conventional sense, but it will feature a unique approach to airborne transportation.
The rapid evolution of urban air mobility (UAM) is reshaping the way we think about transportation, and the Chinese automotive and aviation company Xpeng AeroHT is at the forefront of this revolution. The company recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking vehicle concept: an electric van integrated with an unmanned two-seat passenger drone, commonly referred to as a “land-based aircraft carrier.”
Samson Sky is taking the aviation world by storm with its revolutionary Switchblade flying sports car. After achieving first flight in November 2023, the innovative company has unveiled a stunning new design at AirVenture 2024, the world’s largest aviation celebration.