Samson Sky has engaged Italian automotive designer Luigi Memola, founder of EPTA Design, to create the cabin interior for the Switchblade flying car.
Interior development has begun following an $80 million investment for the manufacturer’s first U.S. production facility, according to Samson Sky officials. The company has logged reservations from more than 50 countries, requiring EPTA to create an adaptable interior suitable for both right- and left-hand drive configurations.
Integrating the dual demands of ground and air travel is a joint effort between the two companies. Samson Sky is specifying flight control and instrumentation requirements, while EPTA is designing the dashboard, center console, seating, and cabin trim. Samson Sky will incorporate an instrument display that automatically alternates between drive and flight modes to display relevant operational data.
“The Switchblade represents a genuine leap forward in personal transportation — a convergence of automotive freedom and aviation performance,” said Luigi Memola, founder and head of design at EPTA Design. “Combining high-performance design with dual-use engineering requires pushing traditional boundaries to define a truly new class of vehicle. We are excited to contribute our vision to a project that is actively shaping the future of mobility.”
For more information: SamsonSky.com
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