An innovative flying car technology, which was initially developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been took over by a Chinese company.
Details About European flying car technology
With the use of a BMW engine and conventional fuel, the AirCar achieved a remarkable feat by completing a 35-minute flight between two airports in Slovakia in 2021. With a smooth transition time of just over two minutes, the vehicle effortlessly switched from being a car to an aircraft, utilizing runways for both take-off and landing. An innovative design has captured the interest of Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company in China, who have obtained exclusive rights to manufacture and operate AirCar aircraft in a specific region. The company, located in Cangzhou, has recently acquired a Slovakian manufacturer and has taken the initiative to establish its own airport and flight school. Anton Zajac, co-founder of KleinVision, highlighted China’s remarkable progress in developing flying transport solutions, building on their success in electric vehicle technology.
Meanwhile, there have been notable developments in China’s aviation industry, such as Autoflight’s recent accomplishment of a successful test flight of a passenger-carrying drone between Shenzhen and Zhuhai. Completing a journey that usually takes three hours by car in just 20 minutes, without any passengers onboard, demonstrates the country’s dedication to advancing aerial transportation. In addition, eHang has obtained a safety certificate from Chinese authorities for its electric flying taxi project, which is scheduled to be launched in 2023.
As part of this exciting evolution in transportation technology, the UK government is looking forward to incorporating flying taxis into everyday airspace by 2028.
