FAA Grants Special Certification for Electric Flying Car
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Alef Aeronautics, a California-based sustainable mobility company, has received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the FAA for its flying car, the Model-A. The lightweight vehicle is capable of driving on roads and flying, with a range of 200 miles on the ground and 110 miles in the air. The certification allows Alef to continue research and development testing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting market survey efforts. Pre-orders for the two-seater vehicle are available, with a starting price of approximately $300,000, while a four-person sedan is also in development for a 2035 release.
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