California company says it's received FAA certification for first ever flying car

For decades, futurists have dreamed of flying cars, with little real-world progress. Now, one company has gotten a step closer to making that vision a reality, receiving government approval to test-fly its sports car.

Alef, a California-based aeronautics company, recently announced it received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing it it to fly the car in limited locations.

The certificate permits the car to be flown in special circumstances, including exhibition, research and development, an FAA spokesperson told Fox Business.