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BY MARK WORGAN

Roadworthy flying sports cars may be closer than you think - as a US firm has announced plans to put the futuristic vehicles into production.

Samson Sky the company behind the Switchblade Flying Car, has secured an $80 million investment to set up a 180,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in the US.

Mustafa Matin’s Matin Group has established a joint venture with the firm to move the Switchblade - which has already hit the skies as a prototype - towards commercial production.
Samson Sky founder and chief executive Sam Bousfield said the partnership had developed after Matin Group identified the potential of the Switchblade.

“At the start, Mr. Matin saw the Switchblade's relevance, and its ability to make a difference in the world, and our two companies quickly advanced to a position of trust,” said Bousfield. “We are proud to have such a forward-thinking partner as we roll the Switchblade out to the world.”

Matin said: “The future is not built by those who wait for certainty—it is built by those who recognise possibility before it becomes obvious. At Matin Group, we partner with people who have the courage to challenge convention and the discipline to deliver. Samson Sky is one of those rare companies, and we are proud to support their journey as they redefine the future of mobility, because we believe the most meaningful investments are those that create lasting value—not only for shareholders, but for society as a whole.”

The Switchblade is designed to carry two people and luggage and combines road-going and flying capabilities.

The hybrid-electric vehicle is intended to offer sports car-style performance on the road and high performance in the air. It uses premium petrol, can be stored in a standard garage and is designed to be driven on public roads to a nearby airport.

The vehicle's flying surfaces are enclosed within the body while it is being driven, which the company says is intended to improve safety and insurability.

Samson Sky says the Switchblade can transform from driving to flying configuration in about three minutes at the push of a button.

The vehicle completed its first official flight in November 2023.

The company was founded as Samson Motors and has spent years designing, building and testing the Switchblade, which it says is intended to address regional journeys of between 200 and 500 miles.

It now plans to move the vehicle into production, with potential customers in all 50 US states and 50 countries worldwide.