Hyundai has spun off its eVTOL division, creating a new company called Supernal to lead the charge.Supernal
Key Takeaways:
Hyundai Motor Group has launched Supernal, a U.S.-based company, to spearhead its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Division, focusing on developing a family of electric air vehicles (eVTOLs).
Supernal aims to create a comprehensive Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, including eVTOLs, infrastructure like vertiports, and an integrated transit network, emphasizing affordability and accessibility through mass production.
The company plans to begin the certification process for its S-A1 eVTOL concept by 2024 and is actively partnering with cities (e.g., Los Angeles) and infrastructure developers (e.g., Urban-Air Port) to integrate AAM into existing transit.
The Hyundai Motor Group has announced its evolution in the urban air mobility market with its new company, Supernal.
Supernal, which will be based in the U.S., will lead Hyundai’s Urban Air Mobility Division, which is expected to develop “a family of electric air vehicles.”
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
