Supernal
Intelligence Profile: Slowed
Company Overview
Supernal LLC is Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, developing the S-A2 piloted lift + cruise eVTOL aircraft and supporting ecosystem for urban/regional passenger transport. Capacity: 1 pilot + 4 passengers. Cruise speed: ~120 mph. Optimized for 25–40 mile missions.
Note: In September 2025, Supernal paused aircraft development following a strategic review, leadership transition, and workforce adjustments. Hyundai Motor Group has stated it remains strongly committed to the long-term potential of AAM.
Leadership Team
David Rottblatt
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Senior Director of Business Development leading operations during transition
Iksoo Chun
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees financial strategy for Supernal
Aircraft Portfolio
S-A2
Media Gallery
Featured Videos
Supernal S-A2 eVTOL Concept Reveal at CES 2024
Official unveiling of the S-A2 product concept
Supernal S-A2 Deep Dive and Design Philosophy
Detailed overview of S-A2 features and vision
Supernal Technology Demonstrator First Flight Highlights
Footage from the March 2025 tethered flight of the full-scale demonstrator
Supernal – Building Tomorrow, from the Ground Up
Brand vision for Advanced Air Mobility
Key Milestones
Company Founded
Established as Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated AAM subsidiary
S-A2 Concept Unveiled
Full product concept revealed at CES 2024
S-A2 at Farnborough
Full-scale mockup displayed at Farnborough Airshow
Tech Demonstrator First Flight
Full-scale technology demonstrator achieves first tethered flight
Workforce Optimization
Layoffs and restructuring as part of strategic adjustments
Leadership Transition & Program Pause
CEO departure and aircraft development paused