Chinese Company Acquires European Flying Car Technology
A Chinese company has acquired the technology for a European-developed flying car, known as AirCar, that completed a successful 35-minute flight between two Slovak airports in 2021.
Powered by a BMW engine, the AirCar transitions from vehicle to aircraft in just over two minutes.
Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company, based in Cangzhou, secured exclusive manufacturing and operational rights for AirCar in a specific region of China, though the exact area remains undisclosed.
This acquisition follows the company's earlier steps into the aviation sector, including building an airport and a flight school.
China, a leader in electric vehicle innovation, is expanding into aerial transportation. Other Chinese companies have made advances in this field, including Autoflight's drone test flight and eHang's electric flying taxi, which recently received a safety certification.
Unlike drones, the AirCar requires a runway for takeoff and landing. Although the Slovak Transport Authority certified it as airworthy in 2022, details of the sale price were not disclosed.
The move into flying car technology, integrated with China's rapid advancements in electric vehicles, signals potential shifts in global transportation norms.
Yet, challenges such as infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and public acceptance remain. Experts suggest that while exciting, the practical adoption of flying cars may still face conventional hurdles like delays and security checks.
Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company, based in Cangzhou, secured exclusive manufacturing and operational rights for AirCar in a specific region of China, though the exact area remains undisclosed.
This acquisition follows the company's earlier steps into the aviation sector, including building an airport and a flight school.
China, a leader in electric vehicle innovation, is expanding into aerial transportation. Other Chinese companies have made advances in this field, including Autoflight's drone test flight and eHang's electric flying taxi, which recently received a safety certification.
Unlike drones, the AirCar requires a runway for takeoff and landing. Although the Slovak Transport Authority certified it as airworthy in 2022, details of the sale price were not disclosed.
The move into flying car technology, integrated with China's rapid advancements in electric vehicles, signals potential shifts in global transportation norms.
Yet, challenges such as infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and public acceptance remain. Experts suggest that while exciting, the practical adoption of flying cars may still face conventional hurdles like delays and security checks.
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