Terrafugia 'flying cars' could go on sale in 2011

After several years in development, Terrafugia's "flying car" could be available for sale before the end of next year. Setting up shop in its new manufacturing plant in Woburn, Mass., Terrafugia is aiming for low-volume production of its "flying car," or Transition Roadable Aircraft, as early as late 2011, the company announced Wednesday. Read full story at CNET

New design unveiled for Terrafugia flying car

Terrafugia, a developer of "roadable aircraft"--otherwise known as flying cars--released a scale model and computer-generated mockups of its redesigned "Transition" vehicle on Monday that the company says bring it a step closer, engineering-wise, to a deliverable product late next year. Read full story at CNET

Terrafugia "Flying Car" Gets FAA Approval to Move Towards Reality

Terrafugia, Inc., developer of the Transition Roadable Aircraft, or "Flying Car", has received an exemption from the FAA to allow the Transition a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 1430 pounds (650 kg). This additional weight accommodates the structure and equipment necessary for compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) which are not found in other Light Sport Aircraft. Items such as airbags, an energy absorbing crumple zone, and a protective safety cage will increase safety both on the road and in the air. Exclusively applicable to the Transition ® , the FAA's grant of an additional 110 pounds will allow a competitive useful load while providing a revolutionary level of crash safety in a Light Sport Aircraft. Read the full story at The Auto Channel