Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and Sigma Air Mobility, a Luxaviation Group subsidiary, have unveiled a joint initiative to develop targeted markets for future AAM infrastructure and investments.
The partnership, announced at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, aims to establish decarbonized and accessible air mobility networks in key regions, with Sigma set to operate Supernal’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and manage vertiport development.
Supernal’s eVTOL vehicle, designed for intra-city mobility, is capable of traveling 60 miles at cruising speeds of 120 miles-per-hour.
Key Features
- 60-mile range
- 120 mph cruising speed
- Designed for urban environments
- Aims for commercial aviation safety levels
- Scalable manufacturing
Supernal is showcasing its full-scale eVTOL vehicle product concept, S-A2, at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The company is aligning its development timeline with the broader ecosystem to enable market entry in 2028.
Christophe Lapierre, CEO of Sigma Air Mobility, stated: “The need for more sustainable aviation solutions is global, while specific transportation needs are local. Together, Sigma Air Mobility and Supernal can expand access to Advanced Air Mobility by matching our solutions with the markets where they will be best suited.”
Jaiwon Shin, president of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of Supernal, commented: “Supernal is building relationships with local government leaders ready to embrace innovative solutions to decarbonize transportation. Supernal and Sigma Air Mobility share not only a vision for Advanced Air Mobility, but also complementary business goals to advance the industry.“
The collaboration leverages Supernal and Hyundai Motor Group’s expertise in eVTOL design and manufacturing, combined with Sigma and Luxaviation Group’s global presence and extensive experience in aviation fleet and infrastructure operations. This partnership aims to lead in the visioning, launch, and scale-up of AAM networks in targeted regions.
Under a multi-year memorandum of understanding, Supernal and Sigma will identify target markets for collaborative projects, align with local transportation needs, and work with public and private partners to establish the necessary structure for local AAM ecosystems.
