Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Sky Yacht

ML866 is a new type of aircraft that the United States FAA has recently accepted the type of certification application for.With its 64 meters long and 36 meters wide, this aircraft has a top speed of 138 mph with range of more than 3000 miles It boasts some unique properties for a craft of its size including the ability to hover, take-off and land vertically, complete autonomy from airports, etc.

The 5000ft square cabin area also opens up a range of possible applications for the aircraft, from cargo transport and mining to use as a luxurious private sky yacht or a fully functional conference center.


"The Aeroscraft will be type certified as a new type of aircraft. This is a monumental step forward in the aerospace industry. It is a new dimension of flight – an aircraft that utilizes adjustable buoyant and dynamic lift, creating unique capabilities beyond what is available from any other air platform today," said Aeros president and CEO Igor Pasternak. "This is a significant milestone in an overall Aeroscraft development program. I am absolutely confident in the project's successful completion."






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