The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted a special airworthiness certificate to Alef Aeronautics' Armada Model Zero, an electric flying car prototype that can transition from driving to flying. The vehicle, equipped with eight rotors integrated into its frame, has received approval for public flight demonstrations, making it the "world's first real flying car" to be FAA-certified. Alef Aeronautics aims to provide an environmentally friendly and faster commute, with plans to begin production of its Model A by the end of 2025. Other contenders in the race for approved flying cars include Volkswagen's Flying Tiger and Klein Vision's AirCar.
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.
Alef Aeronautics, a SpaceX-backed startup, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for flight tests of its electric flying car, making it the first flight-capable car to receive such approval. The car, priced at $300,000, is designed for both street driving and vertical take-off, with a road range of 200 miles and a flying range of 110 miles. Pre-orders are already being taken, and deliveries are expected to start by 2025. Another flying car company, Joby Aviation, also received FAA approval, causing its shares to soar by 44%.
The Alef Aeronautics Model A has become the first flying car to receive accreditation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to legally drive on the road and take off into the skies. The Model A is a two-seater electric vehicle with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, and it has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. The FAA has granted Alef a "Special Airworthiness Certificate," limiting where the prototypes can fly. The expected price of the Model A is $300,000, and pre-orders are currently being accepted.
Alef Aeronautics, a California-based company, has received special airworthiness certification from the FAA for its fully electric flying car. The vehicle, called "Model A," can be driven on public roads for up to 200 miles and has a flying range of 110 miles. It features a unique gimbaled rotating cabin design and offers a cinematic 180 plus degree view for safe and enjoyable flight. The company is now accepting preorders for the vehicle, which is expected to cost around $300,000.
Alef Aeronautics has become the first company to receive Special Airworthiness Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for its fully electric flying car, marking the first-ever legal approval for such a vehicle to fly in the United States. The car is drivable on public roads and has the capability for takeoff and landing, seating one or two occupants. The certification comes as the FAA works on policies to govern flying cars, and Alef's approval includes limitations on where and why the vehicle is permitted to fly.
Alef Aeronautics has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its flying car, "Model A," making it the first vehicle of its kind to be granted legal permission to test on the road and in the sky. The vehicle is 100% electric, drivable on public roads, and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. It is available for preorder at a price of $300,000, with delivery expected to start in late 2025.
Alef Aeronautics has received legal approval from the US government for its fully electric flying car, "Model A," making it the first of its kind to be flight certified. The Model A has a 200-mile driving range and a flight range of 110 miles. Alef has already collected over 440 reservations for the vehicle, which is expected to begin production in late 2025. The company is also developing a four-person sedan, "Model Z," with a starting price of $35K and plans to debut in 2035. Other automakers and startups are also working on bringing flying cars or eVTOLs to market.
