A $680K Moto/Battery Powered Jet-Ski for the Sky? 

A new face in the Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM-Adjacent market, has appeared in Japan touting their "world's first practical hoverbike" at the Fuji Raceway. The initial demonstration was distinctly Japanese in its appearance, showing the crowded stands what they can expect out of the current state of hoverbike technology without the usual hype and exaggerated, fantastical performance of the final product. The XTurismo Limited Edition model will be sold north of half a million dollars, with only 200 units available. Powered by a combination of battery power and traditional gas engine, it can carry a payload of 100kg, or ~220 lb. Cruise time is estimated at half an hour, with a to-be-disclosed