SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 15, 2025 – If “weekend getaway” makes you think of traffic jams and packed terminals, ARIDGE is pitching something far more cinematic: three-dimensional mobility that can lift your travel plans off the ground. In a new update tied to the fast-growing “low-altitude economy” in China, the company highlighted two different flight systems—one aimed at personal short-range experiences, and another designed for longer, faster journeys with multiple passengers.
A868: A Long-Range Flying Car Built for Business-Style Travel
ARIDGE’s headline-grabber is the A868, described as a full tilt-rotor hybrid flying car tailored for multi-passenger, long-range travel. Unveiled during XPENG AI Day 2025, it uses a full tilt-rotor configuration powered by XPENG’s Kunpeng Super Extended-Range Architecture and a self-developed, aviation-grade hybrid-electric core.
The targets are ambitious and very “intercity” in spirit:
- A range target of 500 km
- A maximum cruising speed target of 360 km/h
- A six-seat cabin geared toward executive and business travel
ARIDGE says the A868 has entered a crucial stage of flight verification—an important step on the path from headline concept to something that feels real, bookable, and routine.
Land Aircraft Carrier: The Personal-Flight Experience Moving Toward Scale
If the A868 is about distance and speed, the Land Aircraft Carrier is framed as a personal short-range flight experience—and it’s the one closest to mass production. ARIDGE says global orders have surpassed 7,000 units, and the program has reached the “eve of mass production.”
The company positions this system as user-friendly for newcomers, with highlights including:
- The world’s first intelligent air cockpit
- A “four-axis integrated” single-stick control system aimed at easier learning for new pilots
- A full-domain safety-redundancy system covering propulsion, power, control, and communication
- A six-axis, six-propeller dual-ducted configuration designed to keep flight safe even under dual-rotor failure
On November 3, ARIDGE’s Flying Car Intelligent Manufacturing Plant began trial production and rolled out the first Land Aircraft Carrier.
A Factory Built for Flying Cars, Not Just Prototypes
One of the most practical signals in the update is manufacturing readiness. ARIDGE describes its facility as the world’s first modern flying-car production plant, combining aviation-grade quality with automotive-style efficiency.
The stated production goals underline how seriously the company is treating scale:
- 10,000 units of annual capacity
- One aircraft every 30 minutes at full operation
- A milestone intended to enable large-scale production in 2026
For everyday readers, this is the part that turns “cool tech” into “possible future habit”—because production capacity is what makes new mobility feel less like a demo and more like a choice.
Why This Matters for Travel and Lifestyle
Low-altitude mobility isn’t just about commuting—it’s also about experiences. ARIDGE says it’s expanding real-world scenarios, including a 2026 partnership with the Dunhuang Municipal Government to launch China’s first low-altitude self-driving tourism route in Northwest China. The idea is a “self-flying road trip” that blends technology, culture, and exploration—basically turning sightseeing into something you do, not just something you watch.
Mini FAQ: The Questions Everyone Has About Flying-Car Travel
Q: Are these meant to replace cars or planes?
A: ARIDGE frames them as new options for low-altitude travel—short-range personal flight with the Land Aircraft Carrier, and longer, multi-passenger travel with the A868.
Q: What’s the difference between the two systems?
A: The Land Aircraft Carrier is positioned for personal short-range flight experiences, while the A868 targets longer-range travel with a six-seat cabin and higher cruise-speed goals.
Q: When does this become “real” for the public?
A: ARIDGE says the Land Aircraft Carrier is at the eve of mass production, with large-scale production targeted for 2026, while the A868 is now in the flight verification stage.
Learn more about the A868 and ARIDGE’s flying mobility plans at https://www.aridge.com/a868.