Hyundai Supernal eVTOL Faces Leadership Shakeup

Hyundai Supernal eVTOL Faces Leadership Shakeup

Hyundai Supernal eVTOL has recently hit turbulence as the company paused development following the unexpected departure of its CEO and CTO. This electric air taxi startup, spun out of Hyundai Group in 2021, was seen as a major player in the race to develop urban air mobility solutions. The sudden leadership exits have sparked questions about the company’s readiness to meet its ambitious 2028 commercial launch goal and what this means for the broader eVTOL industry. Image Credits:Kirsten Korosec Hyundai Supernal eVTOL Program On Hold The decision to pause Hyundai Supernal eVTOL’s aircraft program comes after a series of challenges, including staff layoffs and corporate restructuring. Earlier this year, the company celebrated its first test flight, signaling progress in the competitive electric air taxi market. However, the pause delays its transition from tethered tests to fully untethered operations. With new leadership reassessing timelines, the path toward a commercial rollout appears …