For decades, futuristic visions of flying cars filled the pages of sci-fi novels and flickered across cinema screens. Now, reality is catching up—sort of. Klein Vision, a Slovakian company, has announced that its AirCar, the first mass-produced flying car, will hit the market early next year. But before you start daydreaming about hovering over rush-hour traffic, there are some key details to consider.
- A Price Tag Fit for the Skies - The AirCar will set buyers back a hefty $800,000—closer to $1 million if you opt for upgrades. While financing might ease the burden, this flying machine remains out of reach for most everyday drivers.
- Not Your Sci-Fi Hovercraft - If your dream of flying cars involves zipping through city skies like Marty McFly in *Back to the Future*, you may want to recalibrate your expectations. The AirCar is essentially a sleek sports car with retractable wings and a rear propeller. It doesn’t hover, and it won’t lift off from the street outside your house. You’ll need a runway—and a pilot’s license—to take flight.
- A Transformation Worth Watching - Despite its limitations, the AirCar does boast impressive technical capabilities. In under two minutes, it transforms from car to aircraft, ready to soar through the skies. With a range of 621 miles and a top cruising speed of 155 mph at 18,000 feet, it’s an intriguing blend of automotive and aeronautical engineering.
- Coming Soon to a Sky Near You? - Europe will see the first AirCars taking flight in early 2026, while Klein Vision hopes for approval in the U.S. later this year. If regulators give the green light, American buyers could soon take their commutes to new heights—just not quite in the way sci-fi once promised.
Is the AirCar a revolutionary step forward or just a fancy toy for the ultra-wealthy? That depends on who you ask. One thing’s for sure—the dream of flying cars is closer to reality than ever, even if it’s not exactly what we imagined.
SOURCE: Daily Mail / ZME / New Atlas