Slovakian Flying Car Gains Airworthiness Certification

The startup company went from the roads to the skies in its BMW-powered AirCar.

Jeremy Kariuki

Monday, January 24, 2022 at 04:17 PM ET

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The futuristic flying car can transform between airworthy and street legal within two minutes. [Courtesy: Klein Vision]

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Slovakian startup Klein Vision's AirCar, a transforming flying car, has received its initial airworthiness certification from the Slovak Transportation Authority, compliant with EASA standards.
Awarded after over 70 test flight hours and 200 takeoffs/landings, this certification is expected to enable mass production and significantly change mid-distance travel.
The two-seat vehicle transforms between air and road mode in two minutes, with plans for upgraded engines and new model certifications within the next 12 months.

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A Slovakian startup company, Klein Vision, has achieved its first airworthiness certification for its flying car, AirCar.

The Slovak Transportation Authority (CAA) awarded the certification after more than 70 test flight hours and 200 takeoffs and landings compatible with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, the company said in a statement Monday. The futuristic flying car can transform between airworthy and street legal within two minutes.