<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe company changed its name last year, using \u201cAlef,\u201d the first letter in numerous Middle Eastern alphabets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The certification granted by the FAA last month has significant caveats as to when and where the Model A can be flight tested. It is intended “for limited purposes, including exhibition, research and development.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The current plan would allow the Model A to operate on the ground at speeds of up to a mere 25 mph, sidestepping some of the safety regulations that apply to a conventional vehicle. But Alef said it hopes to meet stricter guidelines that would allow the craft to operate on highways, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Current plans would have the initial version of the Alef Model A in retail production before the end of 2025, with pricing to start around $300,000. The company has now opened up an advance order bank requiring a $150 deposit \u2014 though anxious customers with a bit more cash can move to the head of the line with a $1,500 \u201cpriority\u201d queue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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