Geely to bring flying car to China in around 2024 in partnership with Volocopter
Chinese
automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group plans to bring flying car developed by
its aviation branch Wofei Changkong Technology Co with German air taxi developer
Volocopter to the Chinese market in about three years, Wofei Changkong
Technology Co CEO Jing Chao said in a recent interview.
After
Volocopter receiving airworthiness certificate from the European Aviation Safety
Agency, it will be easier to be awarded the same certificate from Chinese
authorities under bilateral agreements on civil aviation, Jing told domestic
news outlet thepaper.cn. "Hence, we're confident that flying cars will emerge in
China in around 2024," Jing said.
He
said that the research and development (R&D) of the flying car had been
basically completed, and has started to applying for certifications while there
have been couriers in contact with the company for cooperation in future
operation.
"The
clients of flying cars will not only be businessmen but also could be used in
wedding ceremonies, tourism and other special event and will become a common
transport tool," Jing said, expressing optimism for market demand.
He
said that flying car products will be operated in China by the joint venture to
be launched by Wofei Changkong Technology Co and Volocopter, the report
said.
Wofei
Changkong Technology Co was established in September 2020. The company adopts
the dual-brand operation model of "Aoshi" and "Taili" brands, with unmanned
drones and flying car R&D, production and operation as its main
business.
Founded
in 2011, Volocopter builds electrically powered air taxis, with the aim to save
people time and to help megacities transform their transportation systems
towards a more sustainable future by adding new mobility options for their
citizens. The company has built three generations of Volocopter aircraft, two of
which received licenses for manned and unmanned flight with a total funding of
35 million euros ($42.3 million).
In
2019, Volocopter raised its Series C funding of 50 million euros, which is being
led by Geely.
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