Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
7 April, 2026, 3:16 pm
Central - 25°C Rain
7 April, 2026, 3:16 pm Central - 25°C Rain

Japanese company successfully tests a manned flying car for the first time

Japanese company successfully tests a manned flying car for the first time

By Naveel Krishant
31/08/2020
The successful test drive of a flying car. [Image:wpsdloca6.com]

A Japanese company has announced the successful test drive of a flying car.

Sky Drive Inc. conducted the public demonstration last week at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in Japan and home to the car company's development base.

It was the first public demonstration for a flying car in Japanese history.

The car, named SD-03, manned with a pilot, took off and circled the field for about four minutes.

The company says they are extremely excited to have achieved Japan's first-ever manned flight of a flying car in the two

[Source: CNN]


FEATURE NEWS
Flash flood warning, strong wind warning and heavy rain warning in place
A heavy rain warning, a flash flood warning and a strong wind warning is in place for Fiji as the centre of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu contin...
3 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Fallen power lines along Tavakubu Back Road in Lautoka raise safety concerns
Fallen power lines along Tavakubu Back Road in Lautoka are raising safety concerns as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu intensifies, bringing heavy rain and ...
2 minutes ago

Votualevu residents battling strong winds and rise in flood waters
Residents in Nadi, particularly in Votualevu and nearby areas, are facing strong winds and heavy rain. Concerned resident Jordan Wong shared with ...
23 minutes ago

Yasawa and Mamanuca continue to experience strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas
Yasawa and Mamanuca group are currently experiencing strong winds and heavy rain as Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to track between ...
42 minutes ago

All schools to remain closed until further notice
All schools will remain closed tomorrow until further notice.The Ministry of Education says this decision follows situational reports received from ...
2 hours ago

Non-essential civil servants granted early release and are to remain at home tomorrow
Non-essential civil servants have been granted early release from work today, and are to remain at home tomorrow, given the likely continuation in ...
2 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH

Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
32 days ago

TOP