Hyundai Motor UAM Corporation 'Supernal' Builds First Vertical Takeoff and Landing Site in the UK

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group's U.S. urban air mobility (UAM) subsidiary, announced on the 26th that it has established the UAM vertical takeoff and landing site (vertiport) 'Air One' in Coventry, United Kingdom.

Air One, covering an area of 1,579㎡, is the world's first vertical takeoff and landing site built specifically for UAM, capable of accommodating electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), passenger air taxis, and logistics drones. According to Supernal, it consists of a passenger lounge, cafe, retail stores, logistics hub, electric and hydrogen aircraft hangars, security screening area, and command and control center.

Air One is the result of ongoing collaboration since 2020 between Supernal and the UK mobility company Urban-Air Port. The two companies cooperate on building AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) infrastructure, prototype design, and establishing operational procedures. Supernal has also formed partnerships with Miami, Florida, Los Angeles, and other locations in the U.S. to jointly develop the AAM ecosystem. The company plans to introduce its first eVTOL in 2028 and promote commercialization. Supernal intends to construct over 200 Air One sites in major cities worldwide, including Korea, the United States, Germany, and Australia, within the next five years.

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