Saudi Aviation Club and Samson Sky Forge Partnership to Bring Switchblade Flying Cars to the Kingdom
Riyadh agreement advances Vision 2030 goals by positioning flying car technology to enhance regional connectivity, tourism and modern mobility
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector took a historic step this week with the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding between the Saudi Aviation Club and Oregon-based Samson Sky, the developer of the innovative Switchblade Flying Car.
The agreement was formalised on the opening day of the Sand & Fun 2025 Airshow in Riyadh, with Saudi aviation leaders and international partners present to witness the ceremony.
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Founder and Board Chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club, underscored the strategic importance of the pact, which aligns directly with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives of enhancing connectivity, diversifying tourism offerings and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in advanced transportation technologies.
Under the terms of the MoU, Samson Sky will provide comprehensive training for mechanics and pilots of the Switchblade, assist with securing regulatory approvals for its use within Saudi airspace and grant access to Saudi Aviation Club facilities for sales, demonstrations and future operations.
The Switchblade, a hybrid-electric roadable aircraft capable of transforming from a sports car to an aircraft in a matter of minutes, can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in five seconds and is engineered to cruise at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour with a range of roughly 500 miles on premium automotive fuel.
The partnership also envisages integration of the Switchblade into the Kingdom’s broader aviation ecosystem, offering a potential solution to bridge long distances between cities and support regional travel for both tourism and business purposes.
Saudi officials and Samson Sky executives have highlighted the broader economic promise of the flying car concept, noting that the technology could boost domestic aviation enthusiasm and attract international attention.
With considerable global interest in the Switchblade already reflected in thousands of reservations, the collaboration is poised to be a defining milestone in the evolution of personal aerial mobility in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The agreement was formalised on the opening day of the Sand & Fun 2025 Airshow in Riyadh, with Saudi aviation leaders and international partners present to witness the ceremony.
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Founder and Board Chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club, underscored the strategic importance of the pact, which aligns directly with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives of enhancing connectivity, diversifying tourism offerings and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in advanced transportation technologies.
Under the terms of the MoU, Samson Sky will provide comprehensive training for mechanics and pilots of the Switchblade, assist with securing regulatory approvals for its use within Saudi airspace and grant access to Saudi Aviation Club facilities for sales, demonstrations and future operations.
The Switchblade, a hybrid-electric roadable aircraft capable of transforming from a sports car to an aircraft in a matter of minutes, can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in five seconds and is engineered to cruise at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour with a range of roughly 500 miles on premium automotive fuel.
The partnership also envisages integration of the Switchblade into the Kingdom’s broader aviation ecosystem, offering a potential solution to bridge long distances between cities and support regional travel for both tourism and business purposes.
Saudi officials and Samson Sky executives have highlighted the broader economic promise of the flying car concept, noting that the technology could boost domestic aviation enthusiasm and attract international attention.
With considerable global interest in the Switchblade already reflected in thousands of reservations, the collaboration is poised to be a defining milestone in the evolution of personal aerial mobility in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
