A British company recently unveiled its plans to build a personal jet aircraft that can take off and land vertically, and reach speeds of 350mph at an altitude of around 500-750 feet. The company says certification for the civil passenger version can take a Minimum of five years to reach approval stages, after which plans to build the craft would likely take shape. Car replacement, or just another bid for attention by yet another bunch of wishful thinkers? We'll hold out any hope positive developments.
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