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Supernal Unveils eVTOL Vehicle Concept and Vertiport at CES 2024

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its debut at CES 2020, Supernal – Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility company – is returning to the show to reveal its eVTOL (electric "air taxi") product concept and much more.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its debut at CES 2020, Supernal – Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility company – is returning to the show to reveal its eVTOL (electric "air taxi") product concept and much more.
  • Supernal "Vertiport" in Diamond parking lot, located in front of West Hall entrance to Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • Supernal (Su•per•nal) is an Advanced Air Mobility company that's developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry.
  • As part of Hyundai Motor Group, Supernal is harnessing world-class manufacturing, automation, supply chain and R&D expertise to make this new, efficient transportation option widely accessible in the coming decades.

HONEYWELL, HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP'S SUPERNAL TO DEVELOP GROUND CONTROL STATION FOR UNCREWED AIRCRAFT TESTING

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Monday, October 16, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and Hyundai Motor Group's Supernal have announced a breakthrough collaboration to develop a ground control station designed to enable pilotless Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. This strategic collaboration will empower Supernal's flight test program, allowing remote pilots to safely monitor and command aircraft while also accessing real-time aircraft data.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and Hyundai Motor Group's Supernal have announced a breakthrough collaboration to develop a ground control station designed to enable pilotless Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.
  • Honeywell's ground control station is a software solution that allows remote aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight, an essential feature to maximize development aircraft testing and enable the future AAM market.
  • "Their ground control station doesn't just meet our current needs but also offers scalable solutions for the future."
  • The ground control station will seamlessly integrate with the onboard Honeywell Anthem Flight deck, which is already part of Supernal's vehicle systems.

Supernal Opens R&D Facility in Fremont

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC (the Company), Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced today the opening of its primary R&D facility in Fremont, Calif.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC (the Company), Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced today the opening of its primary R&D facility in Fremont, Calif.
  • "Fremont, with its vibrant tech ecosystem, offers a robust talent pool that will enable Supernal to continue advancing the power and energy capabilities of safe aviation-grade batteries."
  • Supernal plans to hire more than 20 employees at its Fremont facility this year.
  • Supernal's R&D facility in Fremont is emblematic of a shift in corporate workplace design, prioritizing functionality, choice and a sense of belonging.

Supernal Opens Policy and Commercial Office in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC (the Company), Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced today the opening of its policy and commercial hub in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC (the Company), Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced today the opening of its policy and commercial hub in Washington, D.C.
  • The Company employs more than 60 people in the market across policy, strategic planning, legal, commercial, product, finance and HR disciplines.
  • Supernal plans to hire an additional 20 employees in Washington, D.C. this year, bringing the Company's total headcount to more than 500.
  • Supernal spent more than a year building out the three-story office space with the mantra of "design facilities that inspire and exceed the comfort of employees' homes."

Supernal Partners with UMBRAGROUP on New Light-weight Actuation Technology for eVTOL Vehicles

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Traditional rotary actuators use a gearbox connected to a power source that then operates an aircraft's flight control surface.

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  • Traditional rotary actuators use a gearbox connected to a power source that then operates an aircraft's flight control surface.
  • UMBRAGROUP brings unique capabilities in developing linear jam-tolerant actuators, which have a mechanism that can resolve a failure within an actuator and are a new solution in eVTOL vehicles.
  • Becoming part of this project and being a supplier of advanced technologies for Supernal is an honor for us," said Matteo Notarangelo, CEO, UMBRAGROUP.
  • Supernal and UMBRAGROUP held a signing ceremony for the partnership at the Paris Air Show today.

Supernal Partners with UMBRAGROUP on New Light-weight Actuation Technology for eVTOL Vehicles

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Traditional rotary actuators use a gearbox connected to a power source that then operates an aircraft's flight control surface.

Key Points: 
  • Traditional rotary actuators use a gearbox connected to a power source that then operates an aircraft's flight control surface.
  • UMBRAGROUP brings unique capabilities in developing linear jam-tolerant actuators, which have a mechanism that can resolve a failure within an actuator and are a new solution in eVTOL vehicles.
  • Becoming part of this project and being a supplier of advanced technologies for Supernal is an honor for us," said Matteo Notarangelo, CEO, UMBRAGROUP.
  • Supernal and UMBRAGROUP held a signing ceremony for the partnership at the Paris Air Show today.

Supernal Partners with UMBRAGROUP on New Light-weight Actuation Technology for eVTOL Vehicles

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Traditional rotary actuators use a gearbox connected to a power source that then operates an aircraft's flight control surface.

Key Points: 
  • Traditional rotary actuators use a gearbox connected to a power source that then operates an aircraft's flight control surface.
  • UMBRAGROUP brings unique capabilities in developing linear jam-tolerant actuators, which have a mechanism that can resolve a failure within an actuator and are a new solution in eVTOL vehicles.
  • Becoming part of this project and being a supplier of advanced technologies for Supernal is an honor for us," said Matteo Notarangelo, CEO, UMBRAGROUP.
  • Supernal and UMBRAGROUP held a signing ceremony for the partnership at the Paris Air Show today.

Supernal and GKN Aerospace Announce Agreement for eVTOL Vehicle Aerostructures, Electrical Wiring Systems and Manufacturing Innovation

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Monday, June 19, 2023

PARIS, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC (the Company) and GKN Aerospace announced today a partnership on the design and build of major aerostructures and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for Supernal's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. The companies will also mature high-rate manufacturing technologies to produce these parts and assembly methods. This marks the second established aerospace manufacturer agreement Supernal has announced at the Paris Air Show, as the Company works to develop a novel high-rate manufacturing process that will enable the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry to meet expected demand in the coming decades.

Key Points: 
  • GKN will work with Supernal to apply its broad portfolio of design capabilities and manufacturing technologies to the development of the Company's eVTOL vehicle.
  • GKN will supply lightweight aerostructures and high-voltage, high-power electrical wiring systems for Supernal's full-scale technology demonstrator, which the Company will begin flying in 2024.
  • Supernal and GKN Aerospace's design and manufacturing activities have begun at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre in Bristol and across sites in Europe.
  • Supernal and GKN Aerospace held a signing ceremony for the partnership at the Paris Air Show today.

Supernal and GKN Aerospace Announce Agreement for eVTOL Vehicle Aerostructures, Electrical Wiring Systems and Manufacturing Innovation

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Monday, June 19, 2023

PARIS, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC (the Company) and GKN Aerospace announced today a partnership on the design and build of major aerostructures and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for Supernal's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. The companies will also mature high-rate manufacturing technologies to produce these parts and assembly methods. This marks the second established aerospace manufacturer agreement Supernal has announced at the Paris Air Show, as the Company works to develop a novel high-rate manufacturing process that will enable the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry to meet expected demand in the coming decades.

Key Points: 
  • GKN will work with Supernal to apply its broad portfolio of design capabilities and manufacturing technologies to the development of the Company's eVTOL vehicle.
  • GKN will supply lightweight aerostructures and high-voltage, high-power electrical wiring systems for Supernal's full-scale technology demonstrator, which the Company will begin flying in 2024.
  • Supernal and GKN Aerospace's design and manufacturing activities have begun at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre in Bristol and across sites in Europe.
  • Supernal and GKN Aerospace held a signing ceremony for the partnership at the Paris Air Show today.

Supernal's Presence at 2023 Paris Air Show to Span Partner Signing Ceremonies, Speaking Engagement and Media Awards Dinner

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Key activities include:

Key Points: 
  • Key activities include:
    Partner signing ceremonies: Supernal Chief Commercial Officer Adam Slepian will be part of celebratory signing ceremonies to formalize and discuss newly launched partnerships with leading aerospace suppliers GKN Aerospace, Qarbon Aerospace and UMBRAGROUP.
  • Aerospace Media Awards dinner: Supernal will sponsor the inaugural "Best AAM Submission" at the 2023 Aerospace Media Awards dinner, recognizing journalists' contributions to aerospace media coverage.
  • Members of Supernal's policy and regulations, business development, and investments and product strategy teams are available for industry meetings.
  • Simply put: Rather than being first to market, we're building the right product and right market, first.