Company Background: Klein Vision
- Founded: 2019
- Headquarters: Nitra, Slovakia
- Founders:
- Štefan Klein (CEO & CTO)
- Anton Zajac (Co-founder & Advisor)
- Specialization: Development of dual-mode flying cars combining road and air travel
- Previous Projects: Experience includes prototypes AeroMobil 2 and AeroMobil 3
AirCar 2 Development Milestones
- Prototype Flight: October 22, 2020 — first successful test flight
- Certification:
- January 2022 — Certificate of Airworthiness issued by Slovak Transport Authority
- Compliance with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards
- Over 70 flight hours, 200+ takeoffs and landings during testing
- Public Demonstrations:
- June 2021 — 35-minute intercity flight between Nitra and Bratislava airports
- April 2024 — First passenger flight with Jean-Michel Jarre onboard
Technical Specifications and Features
- Engine: 160-horsepower BMW engine
- Speed:
- Air: Up to 250 km/h
- Road: Up to 160 km/h
- Range: Approximately 1,000 kilometers on a full tank
- Design:
- Lightweight composite body
- Hydraulically operated telescopic wings
- Transition from car to plane in 90 seconds
- Certification: Road legal and certified as an aircraft
Business and Market Strategy
- Mass Production: Planned start in early 2026
- Pricing: Estimated \$800,000 to \$1 million per unit
- Licensing:
- Regional production license sold to Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Co. in China (March 2024)
- Future Models in Development:
- Three- and four-seater versions
- Twin-engine variant
- Amphibious model
Flight Operations and Regulatory Compliance
- Pilot Requirements: Valid private pilot license (PPL) required
- Flight Rules: Operates primarily under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
- Airspace Use:
- Certified airports for takeoff and landing
- Adheres to low-altitude airspace regulations and controlled zones
- Safety: Regular inspections and maintenance following aviation standards
- Integration: Coordination with existing air traffic control systems
Impact and Future Outlook
- Urban Mobility: Potential to reduce traffic congestion and offer flexible intercity transport
- Market Position: Positioned as a premium vehicle for early adopters with future scalability
- Industry Milestone: First certified flying car with mass production plans
- Regulatory Evolution: Ongoing development in aviation rules for flying cars anticipated
Klein Vision’s AirCar 2 stands as a groundbreaking development in personal transportation, merging automotive convenience with certified flight capabilities. As production begins in 2026, it marks a significant leap toward making flying cars a practical reality.
