Watch: Nevada’s new flying car handles like a go-kart, hovers like a heli

Based in Melbourne, Australia – but clearly also with a presence in China – Pegasus is now moving its head office and production facilities to Las Vegas. The company says it’s been working on its flying car design since 2009. Indeed, the project looks … Continue reading Watch: Nevada’s new flying car handles like a go-kart, hovers like a heli

Zapata’s long-range, buy ‘n’ fly eVTOL aircraft is a turbine hybrid

One of the most colorful characters in aviation has entered the electric VTOL space. Franky Zapata, best known for his death-defying high-speed Flyboard antics, has announced a hybrid eVTOL to go alongside his jet-powered, flippable flying deckchair.Co… Continue reading Zapata’s long-range, buy ‘n’ fly eVTOL aircraft is a turbine hybrid

Outrageously ambitious VTOL flying car is FAA-approved for takeoff

The four-seat Aska A5 is the size of an SUV, but at the touch of a button it extends an array of electric propellers and converts to a cruise-capable eVTOL aircraft with an impressive hybrid range. The FAA has cleared it for flight testing.Continue Rea… Continue reading Outrageously ambitious VTOL flying car is FAA-approved for takeoff

Arc announces hybrid slowed-rotor aircraft with 800-mile range

Britain’s Arc Aero Systems, formerly Samad Aerospace, has put forth its vision for a “cost-effective, low-carbon solution to intercity travel.” The hybrid Linx P9 promises to beat comparably sized helicopters on range, speed and operating cost.Continue… Continue reading Arc announces hybrid slowed-rotor aircraft with 800-mile range

Horizon starts flight-testing its split-wing Cavorite X5 eVTOL

The Cavorite X5 is a fascinating eVTOL air taxi design, capable of splitting its wing covers apart to reveal its vertical lift fans, or closing them for high-speed, long-range cruise flight. Horizon has now started flight testing its prototype.Continue… Continue reading Horizon starts flight-testing its split-wing Cavorite X5 eVTOL

Intercontinental hybrid VTOL could fly halfway around the world

Aura Aerospace has proposed a crazy new take on advanced air mobility. The five-seat Ranger looks like Darth Vader’s shuttle when it’s folded up, but it promises to fly further than any normal airliner, with roof-to-roof vertical takeoff and landing.Co… Continue reading Intercontinental hybrid VTOL could fly halfway around the world

Plana joins the eVTOL race, with unique-looking 7-seat hybrid air taxi

Korean startup Plana Aero, founded by the guy that led Hyundai/Supernal’s early eVTOL program, has begun work on a new long-range, hybrid-electric VTOL air taxi designed to carry up to seven people about 350 miles (500 km) at speeds up to 217 mph (350 … Continue reading Plana joins the eVTOL race, with unique-looking 7-seat hybrid air taxi

Horizon presents a 50% scale prototype of its badass Cavorite X5 eVTOL

Toronto’s Horizon Aircraft has unveiled a 50% prototype of its gorgeous – and very unique – electric VTOL air taxi. The Cavorite X5 separates itself from the pack as the only eVTOL that completely covers its lift fans for super low-drag cruise flight.C… Continue reading Horizon presents a 50% scale prototype of its badass Cavorite X5 eVTOL

New Rolls-Royce turbogenerator upgrades any eVTOL’s range and payload

Battery-electric VTOL aircraft should do a superb job as short-range cross-town air taxis, but there are a whole lot of other trips they could handle quicker and more conveniently than existing transport options if they could just fly a bit further. Se… Continue reading New Rolls-Royce turbogenerator upgrades any eVTOL’s range and payload