In the realm of technological innovation, few concepts capture the imagination quite like flying cars. Once relegated to the pages of science fiction, these marvels of engineering are inching closer to reality. As nations race to dominate this nascent industry, the potential economic benefits for the country that takes the lead are nothing short of extraordinary.
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Jul
Jul
In a bold move that promises to reshape urban transportation, EHang Holdings Limited has inked a groundbreaking deal with KC Smart Mobility, a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s transportation giant Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited (KCBH). This partnership aims to introduce EHang’s cutting-edge EH216-S pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to the skies of Hong Kong, Macau, and select cities in China’s Hubei Province.
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Jun
Jun
Richard Browning, the visionary founder of Gravity Industries, has showcased the impressive potential of jetpack technology for emergency rescue operations. The recent demonstration in the Torockó Mountains of Transylvania highlighted the practicality and efficiency of using jetpacks, also known as Jet Suits, in scenarios where traditional methods are slow and cumbersome.
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Mar
Mar
The transportation landscape is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, with electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), flying cars, and electric planes poised to take flight and reshape how we travel. This burgeoning industry, often referred to as electric vertical aerospace (EVA), has ignited a global race for air mobility supremacy, attracting a multitude of stakeholders vying for a coveted position in the skies.
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Mar
Mar
Jet Suit rocket backpack manufacturer Gravity Industries and Dubai Sports Council announced a month ago the launch of the Jet Suit Race Series, the first major Jet Suit competition to be held in Dubai, which will see participants wearing the company’s jetpacks. A similar event was previously held during last year’s Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, but only three drivers took part and the race was more of a demonstration.
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Feb
Feb
At first glance, the Model A by Alef Aeronautics might deceive you into thinking it’s just another car blending into the urban landscape. However, as one draws nearer, the illusion dissipates, unveiling a marvel of modern engineering: a cabin encapsulated within a robust carbon fiber mesh. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill vehicle; it’s Alef Aeronautics’ inaugural foray into the realm of flying cars, a concept straight out of science fiction, poised to enter commercial production by 2025.
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