The concept has received the name Volante Vision Concept, and its interior is designed for three people.
While the automotive community is watching the ongoing Goodwood festival of speed, where spectators can witness the Aston Martin cars of different eras, the brand is also present at the ongoing Farnborough air show, where he introduced the concept of a compact vertical take-off aircraft, developed in close cooperation with Rolls-Royce and the University of Cranfield.
The company decided not to focus on the technical details of the concept, but according to published renderam we can state that the proposed scheme with deltoid wings of the “tailless”, with a large, but traditional sweep and arched front wing, two rudders, and also vintoventilyatorny hybrid-electric engines.
How it will work in practice is unclear, but in the published press release, the company says that this concept was created by the best aviation experts and designers.
According to brand boss Andy Palmer, in the future it is this type of transport should be considered as the basis in the luxury segment, and that such aircraft will reduce traffic congestion and improve the environment.
According to the published renderam, virtual dashboard Volante Vision Concept will include readings, which can be found in a traditional aircraft: the pilot will need to monitor heading, altitude, air speed, and battery level.
Of any terms of the presentation of the production version of this concept has not been revealed, but it is obvious that we are talking about a very long term.
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