Klein Vision’s AirCar Is Real: Road-Ready & Flight-Certified
Published: May 13th, 2025
The flying car isn’t coming — it’s practically here. This isn’t a rehashed concept sketch or another CGI-heavy pitch from a Silicon Valley startup. Slovakia-based Klein Vision has unveiled their production prototype of the AirCar, a fully road-legal, flight-certified machine slated to go on sale in early 2026. A real car, with real wings, that flies.
And before you dismiss it as vaporware, the AirCar has already logged more than 170 flight hours, completed over 500 takeoffs and landings, and holds a Certificate of Airworthiness. It’s not a concept anymore. It’s a production-ready machine with retractable wings, a mid-mounted propeller, and the kind of dual-mode transformation you’d expect from a Bond movie — all done in under two minutes.
Klein Vision’s engineering feat recently took center stage at the Living Legends of Aviation Gala in Beverly Hills — fittingly, an event where aviation history rubs shoulders with celebrity glitz. Designer Stefan Klein, who has spent decades developing the car, was honored for his contribution to flight innovation. He summarized the mission with a single sentence: “The AirCar fulfills a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people.”
What makes the AirCar stand out from the decades of failed flying car experiments? For one, it looks like a car. Sleek and low-slung, the vehicle doesn’t scream “prototype.” In car mode, it’s roadworthy and sports car-inspired, clocking in at up to 124 mph speeds. But hit the runway, push a button, and you’re airborne. In aircraft mode, it cruises at 155 mph, with a range of up to 620 miles, in line with light personal planes.
Its automatic transformation is a mechanical ballet: the wings fold out, the rear section extends, and the engine shifts from powering wheels to turning a pusher prop. No trailer, no swapping parts. It’s one vehicle. One key. Two worlds.
Under the skin, the production AirCar is powered by a 3.2-liter V6 sourced from Adept Airmotive, with outputs ranging from 280 to 340 horsepower depending on configuration. It uses a monocoque chassis to keep things light yet rigid, with composite materials throughout. You won’t need a new type of license to drive it — just a driver’s license and a PPL (private pilot’s license) for flight.
The vehicle’s dimensions — roughly the size of a Mercedes S-Class — allow it to be parked in a standard garage or lot. It uses conventional gasoline and can be refueled at typical gas stations, making it far more practical than electric VTOLs that rely on infrastructure that doesn’t yet exist.
Naturally, you’re wondering: how much? Klein Vision says the price will range between $800,000 and $1.2 million, depending on engine and interior specs—pricey, but firmly within the range of small aircraft and high-end supercars. If you think that’s too niche, remember that this is the first roadable aircraft to hit the consumer market in over 75 years.
The AirCar is already being positioned not just as a toy for tech billionaires but as a real mobility solution. With the global air mobility market projected to hit $162 billion by 2034, Klein Vision is aiming to carve out a slice of the pie before electric VTOLs flood the skies. They’ve even hinted at what’s next: a 4-seater and possibly an amphibious version that can land on water.
As the global air mobility sector continues to grow, Klein Vision wants to be a bridge between how people move today and what may soon become possible. With 2026 now on the horizon, the era of road-to-air transportation appears closer than ever.