Supernal is also talking to FBOs in the business aviation sector about plans for them to operate vertiports and provide electricity to air taxi operators.
Supernal's new research and development facility in Fremont, California, is dedicated to the advancement of batteries, autonomous systems, and other technologies that will enable electric air travel and urban air mobility.
Supernal, Hyundai’s advanced air mobility subsidiary, aims to hire at least 100 employees at its new engineering headquarters in Irvine, California, this year.
Supernal has tapped GKN Aerospace, Qarbon Aerospace, and Umbra Group to help design components and refine manufacturing processes for its SA-1 eVTOL air taxi.