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KleinVision's
AirCar took to the skies with electronic music pioneer, Jean-Michel Jarre as
its first passenger this month, signaling a new era of transportation
innovation. AirCar, which received the Certificate of Airworthiness in January
2022, has already logged an impressive 130 flight hours and over 520 takeoffs.
"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!" said Jean-Michel Jarre after completing two
flights in the AirCar at Piestany international airport.
The
artist's excitement was palpable as he marveled at the futuristic experience,
perfectly reflecting the theme of his upcoming Starmus opening concert, 'The Bridge from the
Future', powered by ESET, global digital security leader.
"AirCar
addition to Starmus is a fantastic complement to our festival experience,"
said Garik Israelian, PhD, astrophysicist at the Institute of Astrophysics
of the Canary Islands and co-founder of Starmus, alongside Sir Brian May.
"It mirrors the exhilarating journey we embark on, starting with
Jean-Michel and Brian's monumental concert that propels us to new heights,
soaring alongside artists and inspiring thinkers like Jane Goodall, and
coming back to Earth with the wisdom of astronaut Chris Hadfield once
the festival concludes."
"AirCar
will not only be part of the Starmus opening concert, it will also be showcased
at Starmus Camp, which, together with the Stephen Hawking Medal Ceremony and
nine Nobelists giving lectures, will turn Bratislava into the world
capital of science."
Film
director Todd Douglas Miller, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker of Apollo
11, captured the historic moment as he filmed the AirCar soaring at 2500
feet. "It looks impossible. It looks like it's doing something it should
not be doing!" Miller remarked, highlighting the groundbreaking nature of
AirCar.
Professor Stefan
Klein, inventor and pilot, expressed his pride as Jean-Michel became the
inaugural passenger on the groundbreaking aircraft. "From dreams to
reality, we have taken flight together with Jean-Michel, opening a new era of
transportation with a touch of magic," said Klein, moments before
completing another successful intercity flight from Piestany to Nitra.
Anton
Zajac, co-founder of KleinVision and ESET, lauded the advancement the AirCar
represents in blurring the lines between roads and skies. "We are bridging
the gap between the road and the sky, giving cars the freedom they symbolized
50 years ago," Zajac remarked.
The
flights took place in Piestany, Slovakia, and marked a momentous step
towards a future where terrestrial and aerial travel seamlessly converge.
To
see the short footage of the flight, click here.
Image
Credit: © Klein Vision
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