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Sep 17, 2022 2 minutes read

LEO Flight Redefines Personal Aviation - Yahoo Finance

LEO Flight Co-Founder Pete Bitar joins Yahoo Finance

At this year's GREENTECH FESTIVAL, LEO Flight Co-Founder Pete Bitar was interviewed by Yahoo Finance.

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The global conversation around Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is accelerating, and LEO Flight is leading the charge. At the 2022 GREENTECH FESTIVAL in New York City, LEO Flight Co-Founder Pete Bitar sat down with Yahoo Finance to discuss why the LEO Coupe is the most practical, safe, and deployable flying car in development today.

The "Flying Power" of Clustered Electric Jets

During the interview, Bitar broke down the secret sauce that separates LEO Flight from the rest of the eVTOL pack. While most competitors rely on massive, exposed rotors, the LEO Coupe utilizes a proprietary clustered electric jet system.

This breakthrough in flying power allows for:

  • Compact Footprint: Unlike traditional vtol helicopters, the LEO Coupe is similar in size to a standard SUV, fitting perfectly into the garage of a modern pioneer.

  • Redundant Safety: With over 100 independent jets, the aircraft remains stable and safe even in the unlikely event of multiple motor failures.

  • Propeller-Free Operation: No dangerous open rotors, making it the only viable solution for takeoff and landing in tight urban spaces or private driveways.

Built in Indiana, Scaled for the World

A key takeaway from the Yahoo Finance segment was our commitment to using existing, proven technology to solve tomorrow's problems. By utilizing current high-density lithium-ion batteries, the LEO Coupe is engineered to cruise at speeds over 200 mph for over an hour.

From our headquarters in Indiana, we are moving past the "concept" phase and into reality. We are leveraging the Midwest's legendary manufacturing infrastructure to aim for initial production milestones that will bring the human flying machine to the masses.

LEO Flight Co-Founder Pete Bitar joins Yahoo Finance

Flying Machine Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication

As Bitar explained to the Yahoo Finance audience, our VertiStop fast-charging pads are designed to integrate into the world we already live in. We aren't asking cities to rebuild their skylines; we are providing the technology to turn current rooftops and parking lots into the transit hubs of 2026.

Whether you are an adventurer looking for the ultimate air bike experience or an investor looking for the next leap in mobility, LEO Flight is proving that the future isn't just coming—it’s already here.

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