Xpeng AeroHT, an affiliate of publicly traded XPeng (NYSE: XPEV), has conducted the first flight of its electric flying car, the XPeng X2, in Dubai.

The company says that It is the first public display of its flying car after completing specific operations risk assessment and achieving a special flying permit from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. This first flight took place at Skydive Dubai and was witnessed by over 150 attendees.

Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPeng, stated: "XPeng X2's public display in Dubai represents a significant milestone for the Xpeng AeroHT and the international achievement of flying cars. Dubai is a world-renowned 'City of Innovation', which is the reason we decided to hold the X2 first public flight event here. Today's flight is a major step in XPeng's exploration of future mobility."

The XPeng X2 is the company’s fifth-generation flying car. It does not produce any carbon dioxide emissions during flight and represents a step forward in the pursuit of urban green transportation. The company says it will be suitable for future low-altitude city flights and short-distance city journeys such as sightseeing and medical transportation.

The XPeng X2 is equipped with two driving modes: manual and autonomous. During the autonomous flight, passengers can enjoy a safe and intelligent flying experience with simple start, return and landing operations at the touch of a button.

XPeng is a leading tech company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets intelligent mobility solutions.

Shares of Xpeng trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol XPEV.