Jean-Michel Jarre soars in KleinVision’s revolutionary flying AirCar
KleinVision’s AirCar, featuring Jean-Michel Jarre as its first passenger, successfully merges the functionality of cars and aircraft, opening new possibilities for future mobility
French musician Jean-Michel Jarre recently flew in KleinVision’s AirCar – marking a significant leap forward in hybrid transportation technology.
This event at Piestany International Airport in Slovakia demonstrated the vehicle’s dual capabilities on the road and in the sky.
Jarre, experiencing the transition from automobile to aircraft within minutes, described his adventure as almost literary. “It is like being in a Jules Verne book, but for real! One second you speak to the driver, and next, you are up there in the air – an amazing experience!” he said, marveling at the seamless transition from ground to air.
The AirCar has already accumulated over 130 flight hours and 520 takeoffs. Professor Stefan Klein, who piloted the flight and co-founded KleinVision, expressed his excitement about this milestone.
“From dreams to reality, we have taken flight together with Jean-Michel, opening a new era of transportation with a touch of magic,” he commented shortly after the flight.
Garik Israelian, co-founder of Starmus and an astrophysicist, shared his enthusiasm for incorporating the AirCar into the festival’s lineup. “AirCar addition to Starmus is a fantastic complement to our festival experience,” he noted, emphasizing how the vehicle reflects the festival’s theme, ‘The Bridge from the Future.’
Anton Zajac, co-founder of KleinVision and also associated with ESET, explained the broader impact of the AirCar. “We are bridging the gap between the road and the sky, giving cars the freedom they symbolized 50 years ago,” Zajac remarked, stressing the transformational nature of this innovation.
The AirCar operates with a 1.6-liter BMW engine and aims for a commercial release within a year.
It can soar at speeds up to 120 mph and reach altitudes of 8,000 feet. Prospective pilots need a driver’s license and a specialized two- to three-month flying course.
Source: Newsroom
