MINI
Airman

The vehicle that keeps room for the human who'd rather fly than wait.

MINI × British Airways · 2045 — urban air mobility · manual flight corridors

01 · Brief

Imagine 2045.
Air mobility, fully autonomous.

Urban air mobility is designed for safe, efficient daily travel through dedicated sky corridors. Human piloting is restricted to certified zones, racing circuits and leisure airspaces.

The challenge: a vehicle that thrives in both worlds — autonomous, seamless air-taxi service for daily commutes, and manual control in special flight zones for personal enjoyment and competition.

MINI's iconic urban design meets British Airways' aviation expertise and commitment to safety.

02 · The persona

Mark.
He'd rather fly than wait.

Age: Early 30s
Work: Remote
Habit: Always online

On weekdays, Airman gets him across town. On weekends, it puts him in control.

For him, flight isn't transit — it's presence, emotion, escape.

03 · Shape moodboard

Softness × precision.
Emotional. Quick. Free. Controlled.

Shapes that feel light and open, yet engineered. MINI's friendly design, aircraft structures for clarity, layered furniture for comfort. A flying experience that's human, warm, and unmistakably urban.