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Samson Sky Secures $80M for Flying Car Production

September 15, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Samson Sky secures $80 million investment from Matin Group.
Funds will support production of Switchblade flying car.
First production facility to be built, spanning 180,000 square feet.
Additional $20 million needed for full production funding.

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Strategic Implications

This investment may signal growing confidence in the flying car market, with Samson Sky's Switchblade potentially leading the charge. The partnership with Matin Group could indicate a shift towards more collaborative funding models in the industry, which suggests a maturing of the urban air mobility sector.

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What Happened

Dubai Investor Backs US Flying Car Startup

Samson Sky, a US-based flying car manufacturer, has secured an $80 million investment from Dubai’s Matin Group to support the production of its Switchblade flying car. The funds will be used to build a 180,000 square foot production facility, with the company aiming to accelerate into commercial production. Samson Sky’s CEO, Sam Bousfield, noted that an additional $20 million is still needed to achieve full production funding. The Switchblade, which had its first successful flight in November 2023, is a hybrid-electric vehicle designed for two people and their luggage. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: September 15, 2026

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