nuSep 7, 2026, 08:08

Production of Dutch flying car can begin: set to take flight in 2028

Dutch company PAL-V has received production certification from EASA for its flying car, the PAL-V Liberty. The vehicle is expected to receive full type certification within eighteen months, with plans to begin commercial flights by 2028.

The Dutch company PAL-V, based in Raamsdonksveer, has secured production certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its flying car, the PAL-V Liberty. This milestone allows the manufacturer to begin producing aviation-certified components for the unique vehicle. The next critical phase involves obtaining a type certificate, which will verify that the car meets all safety requirements for flight. PAL-V anticipates securing this approval within eighteen months, aiming for a full launch by 2028.

The Liberty functions as a three-wheeled car on the road and converts into a gyroplane for flight, requiring a runway for takeoff and landing. With a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour on the ground and an air range of 400 to 500 kilometers, owners will need both a driving license and a pilot's license. Demand is already high, with 250 units pre-sold, including orders from fire departments in the Netherlands. Prices for the vehicle start at 299,000 euros, marking the culmination of two decades of development.

Economy Business Technology Netherlands

Read original ↗

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Cunning criminals insert chip into gadget to plunder bank accounts: Coolblue and Bol take action

Dutch retailers such as Coolblue and Bol.com have suspended the sale of Ledger cryptowallets after criminals tampered with the devices by installing hidden chips to steal cryptocurrency. Although manufacturers confirm the tampering happened after production, retailers are taking precautionary measures to protect customers, even in the absence of local incident reports.

Albert Heijn parent company files police report following cyber incident: 'Malicious act'

The parent company of the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn has filed a formal police report following a cyber incident. The company has officially characterized the event as a malicious act.

Greenwheels and Check to collaborate and double fleet size

Mobility company Pon is integrating its shared vehicle brands Greenwheels and Check to streamline user access and expand its fleet. The companies aim to double their total number of vehicles to twenty thousand by 2030 to encourage shared mobility and reduce reliance on private transport.

Gall & Gall and Etos websites back online, apps remain unreachable

The websites for Gall & Gall, Etos, and Albert Heijn are back online following a recent cybersecurity incident at Ahold Delhaize, though some app features and delivery services remain restricted. While the investigation into the cause is ongoing, the company has confirmed no current evidence of data theft and normal supply chain operations have resumed.

Number of cybersecurity companies more than quadrupled in five years

The number of registered cybersecurity companies in the Netherlands has quadrupled since 2021, reaching 962 by October 2024. This rapid growth is driven by increasing cyber threats and regulatory changes, highlighting the ongoing challenge for organizations to protect their digital systems.