South Korean transportation giant Hyundai has announced the creation of an advanced air mobility (AAM) company, Supernal LLC. The company will pursue the development of next-generation passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, and aims to conduct its first commercial flight in 2028.

Hyundai described the US-based Supernal as a spinoff company that will take the lead in developing the conglomerate’s first family of eVTOL vehicles. Supernal was initially created as an internal unit of the Urban Air Mobility Division and assigned with working on a concept craft called the S-A1. That is already in advanced stages, with the plane expected to begin the certification process with US regulatory agencies in 2024 as an electric-powered, piloted or autonomous vehicle flying four to five passengers on urban and suburban routes.

“We’re developing a commercially viable Advanced Air Mobility product from the start, designing and manufacturing our…

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Source: dronedj.com