First Look: Supernal's Air Taxi Passenger Cabin

The Hyundai-backed electric aircraft developer has designed a passenger cabin for short air taxi flights.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 02:11 PM ET

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Supernal says its eVTOL air taxi cabin layout "draws on automotive space innovation with a minimized bulkhead, that offers generous headroom and package functionalities." [Courtesy: Supernal]

Key Takeaways:

Supernal, a Hyundai-backed eVTOL developer, aims to launch its five-seat air taxi service in the U.S. by 2028.
The company unveiled a concept for its passenger cabin, designed for short intra-city flights and leveraging the extensive expertise of Hyundai Motor Group's automotive and technology affiliates.
The cabin design prioritizes sustainability, utilizing materials such as recyclable carbon fiber, plant-based leather, and recycled raw materials from aircraft manufacturing.
Key features include ergonomically contoured seats, built-in safety grab handles, deployable consoles with charging stations, and custom interior "light therapy" illumination.

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Supernal, a Hyundai-backed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, expects its air taxi to enter service in the United States sometime in 2028. Nonetheless, the company has already designed and built a concept for the aircraft’s five-seat passenger cabin.

Unveiled for the first time Tuesday at the U.K.’s Farnborough International Airshow, the cabin “draws on the competence of the Hyundai Motor Group and the skillset of experienced automotive designers,” said Luc Donckerwolke, chief creative officer of Hyundai Motor Group in a released statement. To create the concept, designers leveraged more than 50 Hyundai affiliate companies, including automobiles, automotive parts, construction, robotics, and autonomous driving technology, according to Supernal.