A British start-up has unveiled an electric air taxi, pitched as a future fix for gridlocked cities - but analysts warn the economics of vertical flight haven’t changed since the helicopter. British ...

During the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union produced some of the most radical machines ...

Can electric air taxis really ease city gridlock? Vertical Aerospace reveals latest flying taxi A British start-up has unveiled an electric air taxi, pitched as a future fix for gridlocked cities - ...

Alef Aeronautics is turning sci-fi into reality by beginning production on the world's first ever flying car, the Alef Model A Ultralight, which will likely be available to customers by early 2026.

FANCY beating the traffic and getting stunning panoramic views after a long flight? An air taxi might do the trick. Britain may now be just two (and a bit) years away from flying cabs taking to the ...

Archer Aviation is expanding its global footprint by establishing an engineering hub in the UK, complementing its US manufacturing and exploring potential production in the UAE. The company is ...

Bay Area company announces the production of its flying car, the world's first, is on schedule. Alef said the car is being hand-assembled at its San Mateo manufacturing facility. The company's first ...

Includes 2 folded sheets in pocket. Traces the history of flight from Icarus and his waxed wings to the space shuttle. Features pop-up illustrations and instructions for creating a paper model of a ...

Travel | Updated: December 19, 2025 | Originally Published: November 22, 2024 See airplanes of all sizes, shapes and colors from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Smithsonian Photo Contest ...