Flying Car Developer Expanding at Breda International Airport

PAL-V's new Assembly and Delivery Center will serve as a hub for final assembly, customer demonstrations, flight training, and pre-delivery inspections By Joe Macey / 05 Sep 2024
PAL-V Expanding at Breda International Airport
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Flying car developer PAL-V and Forum Group, the owner of Breda International Airport, have signed an LoI for the establishment of an Assembly and Delivery Center at the airport.

Under the scope of the LoI, Breda International Airport will become the first European airport to host a dedicated PAL-V Assembly and Delivery Center. This strategic collaboration will support the roll-out of the PAL-V FlyDrive vehicles (real flying cars) as it approaches air certification and commercial availability.

The new facility will serve as a hub for final assembly, customer demonstrations, flight training, and pre-delivery inspections, playing a pivotal role in PAL-V’s global operations.

To support PAL-V’s production start-up, global expansion and the imminent delivery of the Liberty, PAL-V is completing a funding package that includes international strategic investors as well as a last wave of Dutch private investors.

Already now, Breda International Airport is home to the PAL-V FlyDrive Academy where customers of PAL-V have been trained since 2019 for their flight license to use their PAL-V Liberty FlyDrive vehicle.

Robert Dingemanse, CEO of PAL-V, said; “We are excited to partner with Breda International Airport, a location that perfectly aligns with our vision of integrating air mobility into existing transportation networks.

“As we edge closer to finalising certification, this facility will be crucial in ensuring that our customers experience the highest standard of service and support once they receive their PAL-V Liberty FlyDriving vehicles.”

Next to flight training, PAL-V will use Breda Airport as testing location for the further development of their PAL-V Liberty platform, which has a roadmap full of innovations in clean tech drivetrains and other emerging technologies.

Stef Have CEO of Breda International Airport added; “Partnering with PAL-V aligns with our commitment to supporting innovative aviation technologies. We are proud to be part this groundbreaking development and look forward to playing a key role in the future of advanced air mobility.”

Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Advanced Air Mobility International, focusing on emerging aviation technologies since joining in 2022. He has particular expertise in eVTOLs, vertiports, and propulsion systems. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience sharpens both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to deliver well-informed, authoritative insights on the latest trends in the aviation sector. Connect