Caravella Aerospace

Caravella Aerospace is developing an affordable roadable aircraft. The product is called the CaravellAir. Founder Joe Caravella Jr. started the company in 2007. The company says the CaravellAir is not a flying car. It is designed to drive, transform and fly.

The CaravellAir combines airplane, car and motorcycle components in one vehicle. The company says the prototype is getting closer to completion. After a prototype demonstration, the plan is to refine the design, bring in investors and take the product to market.

The site describes a group of volunteers and supporters who help the project. It says supporters will be the first people invited to invest. The company says that more support now means a lower product cost later. Visitors are asked to share the project on their social networks, which the company says will help fund completion of the prototype.

Caravella Aerospace also does community outreach. It has worked with local schools, museums and children's groups. The company runs a roadable aircraft workshop that teaches children about STEAM subjects. It shows the prototype at events and supports the Fly your ride competition run by SDASM.

The company lists engineering services, including design, analysis, aerospace consulting and prototyping. Joe Caravella Jr. can speak at events or display the CaravellAir. Contact people are listed in Sherman Oaks, California, and Reston, Virginia. The site has pages on roadable and aircraft specifications, milestones, events, a participation page, an FAQ page and a resources page.