The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China
WATCH: Convertible 'flying car' took to the sky in 2021.The tech behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been bought by a Chinese firm.
Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company, headquartered in Cangzhou, has purchased exclusive rights to manufacture and use AirCar aircraft inside an undisclosed area.
Having led the way in the development of the EV revolution, China is now actively developing flying transport solutions.
In 2023 the Chinese firm eHang was awarded a safety certificate by Chinese officials for its electric flying taxi.
Here, the UK government has said flying taxis could become a regular feature of the skies by 2028.
Similar concerns once applied to electric cars - in which China which has become a global market leader.
The sale of the Slovakian AirCar could raise questions about whether China might be poised to do the same with flying cars.
Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years.
Flying car gets limited US approval for test flights.
The budget airline will fly tourists to destinations in Turkey, Spain, Portugal and Greece.