Alef Aeronautics — a mobility company that's building a flying car — has been granted a Special Airworthiness Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, marking the first time such a vehicle has received legal approval to fly from the U.S. government. According to the business, Alef's flying automobile is totally electric, drivable on public roads, and capable of takeoff and landing. It can accommodate up to two people. In October 2022, the company debuted its full-sized sports car model and two full-size technology demonstrator cars, and it has since received a flood of preorders from businesses and individuals. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been developing policies to govern flying cars, commonly known as electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Because the agency is investigating interactions between eVTOLs and ground infrastructure, Alef's certificate restricts where and why Alef may fly.
The flying automobile, which costs roughly $300,000, should save fuel costs and lost time in most major cities, where some people spend well over 100 hours stuck in traffic. The ideal environment for developing small electric aircraft and flying them above congested streets. The car, like helicopters, would be able to take off and land vertically in the air, but only at locations with sufficient landing grounds. Alef had begun collecting pre-orders for the Model A on its website for $300,000, with deliveries set to begin in 2025. Is this a positive step for the economy in the future? Is this the George Jetson future we predicted years ago? Perhaps the future of technology has arrived and will continue to advance. "We're excited to receive this certification from the FAA. It allows us to move closer to bringing people an environmentally friendly and faster commute, saving individuals and companies hours each week. Our flights were very limited without this certification, This certification now gives us the ability to fly in locations we need and purposes we need like exhibition for example." said Alef CEO Jim Dukhovny.
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