On December 18 2024, China’s GAC Group announced its new flying car brand, GOVY, and debuted its first composite-wing flying car, GOVY AirJet, at the brand’s launch and product unveiling event. At the event the company launched GOVY AirJet, a composite-wing flying car, combining the advantages of fixed-wing efficiency and the vertical takeoff flexibility of multi-rotor systems, said the company in a press release.
“Designed with over 90% carbon fiber composite materials, its lightweight structure ensures durability and high performance. Powered by GAC’s proprietary high-efficiency electric drive system, the AirJet achieves a top speed of 250 km/h and a range of over 200 km, with rapid recharging in just 30 minutes. Future models may extend ranges to 400 km with solid-state battery technology.The AirJet boasts a luxury cabin with a “1+1+X” seating layout, seamless autonomous flight operations, and a “PIXEL GALAXY” starlight roof that immerses passengers in a cosmic travel experience. Cutting-edge safety features, such as redundant power and control systems, real-time monitoring, and obstacle detection, ensure a secure journey.”
GAC also revealed plans for its Robo-AirTaxi system, integrating ground and aerial transport to offer end-to-end smart mobility solutions. Short-distance urban commutes within 20 km will utilize multi-rotor GOVY AirCar – an autonomous one passenger eVTOL aircraft and roadable prototype vehicle for on-demand ground and air taxi service – while mid-range travel up to 200 km will rely on the AirJet. The system aims to create a “40-minute Greater Bay Area life circle,” enabling seamless intercity connections and reducing transit times and costs.
“By 2025, GAC aims to achieve airworthiness certification for its flying cars, establish production lines, and begin pre-orders, advancing the commercialization of low-altitude mobility,” said the company press release.
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