Oregon-based Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car, has been exhibiting at the Saudi Aviation Club (SAC) Sand & Fun Airshow and on the opening day of the show the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the SAC which includes Samson Sky providing training of Switchblade mechanics and pilots, assistance in getting the Switchblade approved for use in Saudi Arabia, use of the SAC facilities for sales and demonstrations, and access to the SAC airport system throughout Saudi Arabia for Switchblade owners.
“The SAC contributes to Vision 2030 by striving to develop a passion for flying in the skies of Saudi Arabia,” said the company in a press release. Sam Bousfield, Samson Sky CEO and designer of the Switchblade and Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Founder and Board Chairman of the SAC two spoke at the event about the Switchblades’ potential to broaden regional tourist travel and business travel for residents in the country.
The Switchblade Flying Car is a hybrid electric vehicle with sports car performance, accelerating from 0–60 mph/97 km/h in 5 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph/201 km/h. With seating for two plus luggage, it is a high performance aircraft, with an estimated 160 mph/257 km/h cruise speed. Using premium auto gas, it flies up to 500 miles/805 km at 13,000 ft on a single tank. For safety and insurance, all flying surfaces are enclosed within the vehicle while in driving mode. Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade, has nearly 2,500 reservations from over 50 countries, including every US state, representing over USD 500 million in future revenue, says the company. Samson Sky plans future certified commercial Switchblades for an economical Express Courier Service.
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(Image: Sam Bousfield, Samson Sky CEO and designer of the Switchblade spoke with Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz about the Switchblade Flying Car, while dozens of people crowded around the exhibit at Sand & Fun. Image: SamsonSky)
