Miami Signs Air Taxi Agreement with Hyundai’s Supernal
Hyundai’s air taxi company, Supernal, has signed a formal agreement with Miami, Florida, intended to pave the way for air taxi operations as soon as 2028.
Hyundai’s eVTOL company Supernal aims to develop an air taxi as part of an end-to-end, app-based, rideshare service. [Courtesy: Supernal]
Key Takeaways:
Hyundai's Supernal has signed an agreement with Miami, Florida, to establish a framework for launching air taxi operations by 2028.
Supernal's concept eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft is designed for 4-5 passengers, targeting short, intra-city flights from specialized vertiports.
The company plans a vertical business model, both manufacturing its eVTOLs and operating an app-based rideshare service, positioning itself among competitors pursuing advanced air mobility in Miami.
Hyundai’s (OTC US:HYMTF) air taxi company, Supernal, has signed a formal agreement with Miami, Florida, intended to pave the way for air taxi operations as soon as 2028.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) creates a framework for industry and community stakeholders to collaborate on policies that would foster an air taxi service.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
