Alef Are you ready to drive your flying car, Alef's vehicle receives FAA Special Airworthiness Certification
California: Alef Aeronautics, a sustainable mobility company that is designing and developing a flying car, has announced that it received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, marking the first time a vehicle of this nature has received legal approval to fly from the US Government.
The FAA is actively working on its policies for electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, as well as governing interactions between eVTOLs and ground infrastructure. Alef's Special Airworthiness Certificate therefore limits the locations and purpose for which Alef is permitted to fly.
Alef emerged from stealth in October 2022 with the unveil of its full-sized sports car model along with two working full-size technology demonstrator cars.
It has since received strong pre-orders from both individuals and companies. Alef's flying car is 100% electric, drivable on public roads and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
The car will carry one or two occupants.
"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. This is a one small step for planes, one giant step for cars," said Jim Dukhovny, CEO of Alef.
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