Flying cars capable of speeds exceeding 250 km/h will be launched in 2026.
Flying cars capable of speeds exceeding 250 km/h are expected to launch commercially in 2026. This futuristic vehicle not only promises to revolutionize personal transportation but also comes with an impressive price tag, ranging from $800,000 to $1 million.
The dream of escaping traffic jams and cars flying through the sky has long been seen as a symbol of the future. Now, that future is getting closer.
A hybrid vehicle combining features of both a car and an airplane, called the AirCar, developed by the Slovakian company Klein Vision, is preparing to enter the commercialization phase.
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AirCar first attracted attention in 2021 when its prototype received official Airworthiness certification from the Slovak Transport Authority, following 70 hours of flight testing according to the standards of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
This aircraft has made over 200 takeoffs and landings, including a 35-minute intercity flight from Nitra International Airport to Bratislava on June 28, 2021.
Currently, Klein Vision is preparing to launch the production-ready prototype of the AirCar 2 by the end of this summer.
This vehicle can seamlessly switch between driving and flying modes thanks to its foldable wings and tail design. On the ground, it can reach speeds of 200 km/h, and in the air, over 250 km/h, with a range of up to 1,000 km.
According to Anton Zajac, co-founder of Klein Vision, AirCar 2 could be launched in 2026, with a price ranging from $800,000 to $1 million.
This announcement comes shortly after Stefan Klein, the founder and chief architect of the project, was honored with a Special Engineering Award from the non-profit Living Legends of Aviation (USA), one of the most prestigious awards in the aviation industry.
"Receiving this recognition is a great honor and marks a significant milestone in our long journey of research and development," Klein shared.
Klein stated: “The AirCar embodies a lifelong dream of bringing the freedom of flight to everyone. The launch of the production prototype is a significant step toward a new era of mobility where the ground and the sky are seamlessly connected.”
While it may not yet be for the masses, AirCar has proven that the concept of combining a driver's license and a pilot's license is no longer a pipe dream but a future that is gradually taking shape, where personal vehicles can take off at any time.
