The SKYJET has landed: Is this the flying car of the future?

A FUTURISTIC concept car has been unveiled - which could mean a quicker commute for decades to come.

Published 12th November 2016

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SKYJET: A single-seat pursuit flying craft,

And it could drastically change how we do the weekly food shop.

The concept car will feature in new blockbuster movie Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets – starring Cara Delevingne and Dane Dehaan.

The film will be the largest-budget European motion picture ever and is hoping to amaze fans with its imagining of the future.

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The SKYJET's aerodynamic shape and definition is based on the 2018 Lexus LC coupe, which has similar "spindle" grilles and headlights.

And the creators are sure the new design will offer "the most amazing experiences imaginable".

David Nordstrom, Global Branding Department General Manager at Lexus said the SKYJET is like something movie fans will have never seen before.

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FLYING HIGH: The aerodynamic shape and definition bases itself on the 2018 Lexus LC coupe

He said: "As fans of films and Luc's previous work, Lexus is privileged to help bring Luc's dream to life.

"We enjoyed the challenge of bringing Lexus' design philosophy and technology innovations to this project"

David Nordstrom

"We enjoyed the challenge of bringing Lexus' design philosophy and technology innovations to this project.

"We look forward to developing our partnership with EuropaCorp as we strive to give audiences the most amazing experiences imaginable in the coming years."

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets features an all-star cast including Clive Owen, Ethan Hawke, Rihanna, and Kris Wu.

It is due for release in July 2017.

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