The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA has issued a ‘No Technical Objection’ to PAL-V, the Dutch company that developed and is commercialising a flying car concept, said the company in a press release.
EASA’s Senior Project Certification Manager for VTOL, Volker Arnsmeier, said “This is the first time ever we have issued a No Technical Objection (NTO) for a FlyDrive vehicle in the Innovative Air Mobility sector—a major step toward certifying the PAL-V Liberty.”
The PAL-V Liberty vehicle has been under development since 2008. The vehicle drives on the road and can be quickly converted into an aircraft. The certification for road use was achieved in 2020, and “the No Technical Objection is EASA’s endorsement of PAL-V’s detailed compliance demonstration program to finalise flight certification,” says the company. “It confirms that there are no known risks preventing full type certification….PAL-V is now the first company in the sector to reach the last of seven EASA certification phases.
The PAL-V vehicles can both drive on the road and fly through the air using proven gyrocopter technology. Apart from its ‘door-to-door’ ability, the vehicles differentiate themselves with a long range of 500km
Robert Dingemanse, Founder & CEO of PAL-V, said: “This milestone confirms that PAL-V is ready to bring the world’s first certified FlyDrive vehicles to market, transforming mobility forever. Bringing our vehicles to market as quickly as possible has always been our goal.” Dingemanse emphasises: “But when it comes to safety, there are no shortcuts. Our long-term endurance and vision ensure the maturity and sustainability of our business and the viability of the FlyDrive concept.”
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