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Hyundai Pausing Work on Supernal Air Taxi Program

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer has struggled to get off the ground.

Hyundai Supernal electric eVTOL air taxi
Supernal is reportedly pausing development of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. [Courtesy: Supernal]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Supernal, Hyundai's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi unit, has paused its flagship aircraft program.
  • This decision follows a significant leadership shakeup, including the departures of its CEO and CTO, and broader cost-cutting measures with employee layoffs.
  • The company's aircraft program has struggled with development, having not yet achieved untethered flight with a production-intent model.
  • While Hyundai remains committed to its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business, this pause could further delay Supernal's 2028 commercial launch and place it behind key competitors.
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Supernal, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi unit of South Korean automaker Hyundai, is reportedly pumping the brakes on its flagship aircraft.

The Orange County Register was first to report that Supernal is “pausing” its aircraft program, which began tethered flight testing with a demonstrator in March but for years has struggled to get off the ground. The company is targeting a commercial launch by 2028 in cities such as Los Angeles, where it has acquired facilities in nearby Irvine and Fremont.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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