The Next Model A: Alef Aeronautics’ Flying Car (Which Can Also Drive on the Road)

Model A, Alef Aeronautics‘ Flying Car, Receives Special Airworthiness Certificate

by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb

In a significant step forward for personal air mobility, San Mateo-based flying car company Alef Aeronautics recently announced that its “Model A” vehicle has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA. While the “Special” certificate limits the areas and purposes for which the Model A can fly, this is the first time a vehicle in this class has received legal approval for flight. In their press release, Jim Dukhovny, the CEO of Alef, said, “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 one small step for planes, one giant step for cars,”

The Model A, set to begin production in 2025, is one of the highest-profile eVTOLs with on-the-road functionality,…