Hyundai’s air taxi ambitions are facing more turbulence as more executives depart Hyundai’s air taxi startup Supernal. The leadership shake-up comes just weeks after the company paused work on its flagship vehicle program and saw both its CEO and CTO exit.
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Key Executives Exit Supernal
Supernal confirmed that chief strategy officer Jaeyong Song and chief safety officer Tracy Lamb have left the company. Adding to the shake-up, Lina Yang—formerly chief of staff to recently departed CEO Jaiwon Shin—has also exited. Yang previously served as Supernal’s head of intelligent systems until April 2025.
These departures highlight growing uncertainty around the startup’s direction at a time when Hyundai is pushing to secure a foothold in the advanced air mobility (AAM) market.
Hyundai Reaffirms Commitment To Air Mobility
In a statement, Supernal acknowledged the leadership changes but emphasized that it remains focused on long-term goals:
“As we transition to new leadership, we have taken the opportunity to strategically review our program’s progress and next steps to ensure alignment with our long-term goals.”
Despite the shake-up, Hyundai Motor Group reiterated that it remains strongly committed to its AAM business, signaling that investment and research into future air mobility will continue.
What This Means For Supernal’s Future
The fact that more executives depart Hyundai’s air taxi startup Supernal raises questions about execution and timelines. While Hyundai has the financial strength to keep the program alive, frequent leadership turnover could slow progress in an industry already filled with competition from rivals like Joby Aviation, Archer, and Vertical Aerospace.
For now, the air taxi dream remains on hold as Supernal navigates its leadership reset. Industry watchers will be looking for signs of stability and clear direction as Hyundai redefines its strategy for urban air mobility.
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