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Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Ultra modern FLYING race car with jet-powered engine that can tear through sky at 225mph is unveiled for £215,000
Test flights are expected to launch in just months COR FLY-ME Ultra modern FLYING race car with jet-powered engine that can tear through sky at 225mph is unveiled for £215,000 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ultra-modern flying racecar has been unvelived - put it will set back punters a staggering £215,000. The Axion is a jet-powered, single-passenger VTOL aircraft can clock blistering speeds up to 225mph. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A £215k flying racecar has been launched by FusionFlight, a Texas-based startup Credit: SWNS 3 Its flight time is 15 minutes on a full tank Credit: SWNS FusionFlight, a Texas-based startup, say the hatchback car-sized vehicle uses eight micro jet engines to power along. Its flight time is 15 minutes on a full tank, and as it is fueled by diesel or kerosene, it can be refueled in minutes, avoiding the long charging times of electric aircraft. The design allows for rapid reconfiguration, make it adaptable to serve as a flying racecar, air ambulance, or cargo drone, all from the same platform. Pilots can fly manually using joysticks or select a destination on a touchscreen for autonomous operation. FusionFlight say safety is enhanced by the paired engine layout, which if one fails, the others keep the craft airborne. The Axion is built to order, with a price tag of £215k and test flights are scheduled to begin by the end of the year. Alex Taits, CEO of FusionFlight, said: "Sale of production models is schedules for end of 2026. "However, people can order experimental models 'beta versions' on-demand starting at the end of 2025." This comes after the prototype for the AirCar was revealed, two years after an early version featured on Amazon's The Grand Tour. Watching the hi-tech motor take off and land during the Eurocrash episode, stunned host Jeremy Clarkson said: "Very rarely am I lost for words, but I'm lost for words." Iconic British car brand to begin 'new era' with 'urban SUV' to be launched next year Now AirCar has revealed what the production vehicle will look likely after debuting a more road-ready prototype. "The AirCar fulfils a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people," said AirCar boss Stefan Klein, of KleinVision. "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." Test versions of the flying car have already clocked up more than 170 flight hours. They've been spread across an impressive 500 take-offs and landings. AirCar boasts that its flying vehicle can turn from a car to an aircraft "in less than two minutes". During the Grand Tour episode, Clarkson noted that the car was capable of 120mph flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet. And AirCar now says that its motor has been upgraded with a new 280-horsepower engine. "We're not just witnessing the future of transportation — we're engineering it," said AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Ultra modern FLYING race car with jet-powered engine that can tear through sky at 225mph is unveiled for £215,000
AN ultra-modern flying racecar has been unvelived - put it will set back punters a staggering £215,000. The Axion is a jet-powered, single-passenger VTOL aircraft can clock blistering speeds up to 225mph. 3 A £215k flying racecar has been launched by FusionFlight, a Texas-based startup Credit: SWNS 3 Its flight time is 15 minutes on a full tank Credit: SWNS FusionFlight, a Texas-based startup, say the hatchback car-sized vehicle uses eight micro jet engines to power along. Its flight time is 15 minutes on a full tank, and as it is fueled by diesel or kerosene, it can be refueled in minutes, avoiding the long charging times of electric aircraft. The design allows for rapid reconfiguration, make it adaptable to serve as a flying racecar, air ambulance, or cargo drone, all from the same platform. Pilots can fly manually using joysticks or select a destination on a touchscreen for autonomous operation. read more in motors FusionFlight say safety is enhanced by the paired engine layout, which if one fails, the others keep the craft airborne. The Axion is built to order, with a price tag of £215k and test flights are scheduled to begin by the end of the year. Alex Taits, CEO of FusionFlight, said: "Sale of production models is schedules for end of 2026. "However, people can order experimental models 'beta versions' on-demand starting at the end of 2025." Most read in Motors This comes after the prototype for the AirCar was revealed, two years after an early version featured on Amazon's The Grand Tour. Watching the hi-tech motor take off and land Iconic British car brand to begin 'new era' with 'urban SUV' to be launched next year Now AirCar has revealed what the production vehicle will look likely after debuting a more road-ready prototype. "The AirCar fulfils a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people," said AirCar boss Stefan Klein, of KleinVision. "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." They've been spread across an impressive 500 take-offs and landings. AirCar boasts that its flying vehicle can turn from a car to an aircraft "in less than two minutes". During the Grand Tour episode, Clarkson noted that the car was capable of 120mph flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet. And AirCar now says that its motor has been upgraded with a new 280-horsepower engine. "We're not just witnessing the future of transportation — we're engineering it," said AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac. 3 The jet-powered, single-passenger aircraft set to be capable of speeds up to 225mph Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Futuristic flying car designed to launch from your driveway reaching 10,000ft & 290mph is set for release THIS YEAR
A FLYING car designed to launch from your driveway is set to be released this year. The high-tech eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) is tipped as the 'personal aircraft of the future'. Advertisement 5 The Sigma is operated by a simple push button and can hit speeds of 290 mph Credit: Cover Images The boffins at aerospace startup AltoVolo have engineered Sigma to reach speeds of 290mph. Designed for point-to-point travel, the Sigma was created to sack off the hassle of public transport. Drivers will simply step inside and push a button, and within moments they will be hovering over the neighbourhood, ready to cruise above the traffic. The patent-pending tilting jet propulsion system combines electric battery power for takeoff and landing with a liquid fuel engine for longer distances. Advertisement read more on flying cars WHEELY CLEVER Flying car that stunned Clarkson gets prototype & turns into plane in MINUTES Wrapped in a sleek 4.8-metre-wide airframe and weighing just 980kg, the Sigma has a cruising speed of 220 miles per hour. The hybrid power system allows it to fly up to 510 miles on a single trip, or 260 miles in electric-only mode. It can hover in place for 15 minutes and carry a payload of up to 270kg – enough for three passengers and luggage. Its maximum flight ceiling is 10,000 feet, and at takeoff, it emits just 65 to 70 decibels of noise at 100 metres – quieter than a lawnmower – making it suitable for use in residential areas. Advertisement In emergencies, the aircraft can maintain flight even if one of its jet units fails. And if things go wrong, there's a ballistic parachute system that can deploy from as low as 50 feet, a rare and reassuring feature for an aircraft this size. Lewis Hamilton sent 'flying' after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmare The Sigma's flight systems have been reviewed and validated by Dr. Richard E. Brown of Sophrodyne Aerospace, while its simulations have been powered by engineering software from Ansys – the same high-performance tools used by Formula 1 racing teams. AltoVolo has already completed the first successful flight of a scale prototype and is now fast-tracking development of a full-scale demonstrator, with autonomous flight systems developed by Embention. Advertisement The company plans to open a waitlist this July for early reservations of Sigma. This comes after the prototype for the AirCar was revealed, two years after an early version featured on Amazon's The Grand Tour. Watching the hi-tech motor take off and land during the Eurocrash episode, stunned host Jeremy Clarkson said: "Very rarely am I lost for words, but I'm lost for words." Now AirCar has revealed what the production vehicle will look likely after debuting a more road-ready prototype. Advertisement "The AirCar fulfils a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people," said AirCar boss Stefan Klein, of KleinVision. "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." Test versions of the flying car have already clocked up more than 170 flight hours. Advertisement They've been spread across an impressive 500 take-offs and landings. AirCar boasts that its flying vehicle can turn from a car to an aircraft "in less than two minutes". During the Grand Tour episode, Clarkson noted that the car was capable of 120mph flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet. And AirCar now says that its motor has been upgraded with a new 280-horsepower engine. Advertisement "We're not just witnessing the future of transportation — we're engineering it," said AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac. Klein first began working on flying car concepts in the 1980s, but his AirCar prototype didn't take flight until October 2020. Since then, the AirCar has reportedly made hundreds of flights – including between different airports. 5 The price of the futuristic piece of kit is yet to be revealed Credit: Cover Images Advertisement 5 There is an emergency parachute system that can be engaged from as low as 50ft Credit: Cover Images 5 The company plans on opening its waitlist this July Credit: Cover Images
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Futuristic flying car designed to launch from your driveway reaching 10,000ft & 290mph is set for release THIS YEAR
A FLYING car designed to launch from your driveway is set to be released this year. The high-tech eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) is tipped as the 'personal aircraft of the future'. Advertisement 5 The Sigma is operated by a simple push button and can hit speeds of 290 mph Credit: Cover Images The boffins at aerospace startup AltoVolo have engineered Sigma to reach speeds of 290mph. Designed for point-to-point travel, the Sigma was created to sack off the hassle of public transport. Drivers will simply step inside and push a button, and within moments they will be hovering over the neighbourhood, ready to cruise above the The patent-pending tilting jet propulsion system combines electric battery power for takeoff and landing with a liquid fuel engine for longer distances. Advertisement read more on flying cars Wrapped in a sleek 4.8-metre-wide airframe and weighing just 980kg, the Sigma has a cruising speed of 220 miles per hour. The It can hover in place for 15 minutes and carry a payload of up to 270kg – enough for three passengers and luggage. Its maximum flight ceiling is 10,000 feet, and at takeoff, it emits just 65 to 70 decibels of noise at 100 metres – quieter than a lawnmower – making it suitable for use in residential areas. Advertisement Most read in Motors In emergencies, the aircraft can maintain flight even if one of its jet units fails. And if things go wrong, there's a ballistic parachute system that can deploy from as low as 50 feet, a rare and reassuring feature for an aircraft this size. Lewis Hamilton sent 'flying' after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmare The Sigma's flight systems have been reviewed and validated by Dr. Richard E. Brown of Sophrodyne Aerospace, while its simulations have been powered by engineering software from Ansys – the same high-performance tools used by Formula 1 racing teams. AltoVolo has already completed the first successful flight of a scale prototype and is now fast-tracking development of a full-scale demonstrator, with autonomous flight systems developed by Embention. Advertisement The company plans to open a waitlist this July for early reservations of Sigma. This comes after the prototype for the AirCar was revealed, two years after an early version featured on Amazon 's The Grand Tour . Watching the hi-tech motor take off and land Now AirCar has revealed what the production vehicle will look likely after debuting a more road-ready prototype. Advertisement "The AirCar fulfils a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people," said AirCar boss Stefan Klein, of KleinVision. "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." Advertisement They've been spread across an impressive 500 take-offs and landings. AirCar boasts that its flying vehicle can turn from a car to an aircraft "in less than two minutes". During the Grand Tour episode, Clarkson noted that the car was capable of 120mph flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet. And AirCar now says that its motor has been upgraded with a new 280-horsepower engine. Advertisement "We're not just witnessing the future of transportation — we're engineering it," said AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac. Klein first began working on Since then, the AirCar has reportedly made hundreds of flights – including between different airports. 5 The price of the futuristic piece of kit is yet to be revealed Credit: Cover Images Advertisement 5 There is an emergency parachute system that can be engaged from as low as 50ft Credit: Cover Images 5 The company plans on opening its waitlist this July Credit: Cover Images 5 The aircraft promises to bring luxury and ease for drivers Credit: Cover Images
Fox News
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Flying car with 620-mile range scheduled for upcoming launch
Have you ever wished you could skip the traffic and just fly to your destination in the same vehicle you drove to the airport? That's exactly what the Klein Vision AirCar is promising. After more than 30 years of development, this flying car is finally about to become a reality for early buyers. Let's see what sets the AirCar apart, how it actually works and what the future might hold for this ambitious project. The story of AirCar begins in Slovakia, where designer Štefan Klein and his team have been working on flying cars since the late 1980s. After years of prototypes and over 500 test flights, the AirCar is finally set for certification later this year. Customer deliveries are planned for early 2026, and the company even has plans for an amphibious version that could land on water. So, how does it work? The AirCar looks like a sleek sports coupe on the road, with four wheels and a design that would fit right in next to a luxury sedan. When you need to fly, you simply drive to a runway, press a button and watch as the wings unfold and the tail extends. The transformation takes about 80 seconds, and there's no manual tinkering required. Once the wings are locked and the tail is in place, you're ready for takeoff. The steering wheel transforms into a flight yoke, and extra pedals appear for rudder control. The controls are designed to be intuitive for pilots, so if you already have a private pilot's license, you won't need to learn anything new. Under the hood, the production AirCar will offer three engine options, all 3.2-liter V6s from South African company Adept Airmotive. The base model puts out 280 horsepower, while the top version offers 340 horsepower with twin turbos. On the road, the AirCar can reach a top speed of about 124 mph, and it handles and feels much like a sports car. In the air, it cruises at 155 mph and can travel up to 620 miles on a single tank of fuel. The cabin is not pressurized, so the recommended ceiling is 10,000 feet, but it could go higher with oxygen tanks. The AirCar runs on regular high-octane gasoline, and you can fill up at most gas stations. In terms of size, it is about as long as a Mercedes S-Class and narrow enough to fit in a standard parking spot. To operate the AirCar on the road, you will need a standard driver's license, just like any other car. If you want to take to the skies, you'll also need a private pilot's license. According to Klein Vision, the AirCar is designed so that if you already have a private pilot's license, you won't have to learn anything new to fly it. This means owners will need both driving and flying licenses, along with access to a runway, to fully experience everything the AirCar can do. The AirCar is expected to cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million, which puts it in the same category as high-end supercars and small private planes. It is geared toward mega-rich business travelers, air taxi operators and anyone who wants to skip traffic and simply fly over it instead. Unlike many flying car projects that never make it past the prototype stage, the AirCar is close to full certification and production. It is also one of the few with four wheels, making it truly road-legal in most places. While other companies have spent hundreds of millions on similar ideas, Klein Vision has achieved this on a much smaller budget. Klein Vision isn't stopping with a two-seater. The company is already working on versions with three or four seats, and there's talk of an amphibious model that could land on water. This would open up even more travel possibilities, such as island hopping or reaching remote lakes. It's wild to think that flying cars have been a daydream for so long, and now the AirCar is right on the verge of making it real. This is a vehicle you could actually see on the road and in the air pretty soon. Sure, you'll need a pilot's license and a pretty big budget, but the fact that something like this is even possible is pretty amazing. Honestly, the idea that we might spot a car rolling up to a runway and then lifting off in just a year or two is kind of crazy. Are we truly prepared to share our skies with cars as easily as we share our roads? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
