A production-ready version of the world’s first certified flying car has been unveiled in Beverly Hills.
Launched at the prestigious Living Legends of Aviation Gala, the Klein Vision AirCar has taken another step towards becoming a commercial reality.
The culmination of more than 35 years of engineering experimentation, the prototype AirCar saw its creator honored at the Aviation Gala.
Slovakian-born inventor Stefan Klein received the Special Recognition Award for Engineering Excellence, during a ceremony hosted by actors John Travolta and Morgan Freeman.
The ultimate crossover car
Stefan Klein began developing his concept for the AirCar during the late 1980s, and has evolved the idea of a flying car through five different generations.
The AirCar became the world’s first certified flying car in 2022, receiving an official certificate of airworthiness issued by the Slovak Transport Authority.
More than 170 hours of flying time have been logged in the production-ready AirCar. This includes more than 500 take-offs and landings.
Swapping between car and aeroplane modes takes just two minutes, with the latest version of the AirCar powered by a 280 horsepower BMW engine. This allows it to reach speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Reaching for the skies
Designed to feel like a sports car when used on the street, the tail section of the AirCar generates downforce to improve on-road handling and stability.
“Receiving this recognition from the Living Legends of Aviation is a tremendous honor and a humbling milestone,” said Stefan Klein, founder of Klein Vision.
“The AirCar fulfills a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people. With the launch of our production prototype, we are one step closer to transforming how the world moves — merging the road and the sky into a new dimension of personal mobility.”
AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac added: “Stefan Klein’s recent recognition at the Living Legends of Aviation Gala affirms the technological and visionary leadership behind our work. We’re not just witnessing the future of transportation — we’re engineering it.”
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