It’s finally here – today we unveiled S-A2, our latest eVTOL vehicle product concept. Combining Supernal’s cutting-edge aerospace engineering with Hyundai Motor Group’s human-centered design expertise, S-A2 is a four-passenger, eight-rotor, battery electric vehicle. Its unique all-tilting rotor configuration reduces complexity and maximizes efficiency for all phases of flight. And we’re building it to meet the highest commercial aviation safety standards. Rise Above the ordinary and learn more about this exciting news here: https://lnkd.in/gj7Kvu56 Hop in and have a look. #RiseAbove #CES2024
Supernal
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Washington, D.C. 29,296 followers
Rise Above
About us
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 the 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. Simply put: Rather than being first to market, we’re building the right product and right market, first. Visit Supernal’s newsroom site for more information: https://www.supernal.aero/newsroom/
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https://supernal.aero
External link for Supernal
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, Avionics, Electric Aviation, UAM, eVTOL, Urban Air Mobility, Clean Energy, Sustainable Transportation, Technology, Manufacturing, and Mobility
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Washington, D.C., US
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Irvine, CA, US
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Silicon Valley, CA, US
Employees at Supernal
Updates
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At Supernal, we’re committed to tackling every possible challenge UAM vehicles may face when navigating urbanscapes. Traditional radio-based precision landing systems are used in aviation to land at airports in weather and at night. However, these traditional ILS (Instrument Landing System) and MLS (Microwave Landing System) are too heavy for UAM vehicles and GPS navigation performance can be unreliable in dense urban environments, hence, we’re exploring new efficient methods for precision landing. We’re considering the possibility of placing custom design patterns (fiducial markers) on our vertiport and use cameras to localize the aircraft by detecting these patterns. This fiducial-based landing navigation and guidance is part of Supernal’s ongoing efforts to develop a fundamental understanding of fog and low visibility conditions for UAM vehicles. Our fog experiments have previously confirmed that fiducial-based precision landing can be used in CAT-I and CAT-II fog conditions for well-illuminated vertiports. For night-time or scenarios of extremely low visibility, this guidance will also incorporate infrared beacons to be detected using IR cameras. This relative localization system is expected to have low SWaP (Size Weight and Power), while providing the required navigation performance for UAM vehicles. These explorations are part of our continued efforts to set a new standard for safety and reliability in the skies. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dQTGnM The work has been done by: Abhishek Shastry and Ramona Stefanescu, PhD. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove
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Supernal CTO David D. McBride has been featured in eVTOL Insights’ 2024 CTO Special Report! This report celebrates individual excellence throughout the global Advanced Air Mobility market, highlighting the work and impact of Chief Technology Officers who are shaping the future of air mobility through their vision and leadership. David’s inclusion in this report is a testament to his significant contributions to the AAM industry, and his efforts here at Supernal. To learn more about David’s achievements and other industry leaders, download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gqMkuibr #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove #eVTOL
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Happy National Aviation Day! As we head into the next era of all-electric flight, we celebrate the pioneers who came before us and made the miracle of flight a reality. Question: If you could have dinner with anyone throughout the history of aviation, who would it be and why? #NationalAviationDay #Supernal #RiseAbove
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We are proud to announce that Supernal has been granted its first patent! This patent covers innovative lighting schemes designed to identify vehicle components that may be malfunctioning or require inspection. This technology will streamline maintenance processes, enhancing efficiency and safety in AAM operations. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation in AAM. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove
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A case study in future-proofing. Technology improves exponentially. And the S-A2 concept is designed to accommodate that trend. We’re anticipating what operators will need and we’ve engineered a flexible, modular aircraft that adapts to next-generation tech. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove
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Farnborough. The recap. The 2024 Farnborough International Airshow was a big hit and we’re proud to have been an active participant in hastening the next era of mobility. In the Supernal chalet we exhibited our S-A2 concept, showcased our human-centered design approach, announced powerful new partnerships, participated in some intriguing panel discussions…and much more. Have a look. #Supernal #FIA2024 #RiseAbove
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The eVTOL cabin built around people. Our S-A2 concept features an elegant and modular cabin created by award-winning luxury automotive designers at Hyundai. Step inside, explore our human-centered design, and see how we’re bringing the best of automotive engineering to aerospace. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove
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Thank you, thank you and thank you. We’re proud to have taken part in the celebrated Farnborough International Airshow. And we’d like to offer a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Supernal chalet to experience and discuss the next exciting chapter in aviation. #Supernal #FIA2024 #AAM #RiseAbove
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Supernal reposted this
As the dust settles from a successful Farnborough Airshow, it was another event where both trade professionals and the public could get up close to some of the #eVTOL aircraft currently under development. Among the OEMs displaying at Farnborough were Supernal, with their chalet overlooking the aircraft static display. It enjoyed a steady flow of visitors throughout the week, all of whom wanted to get a closer look at S‑A2, Supernal’s eVTOL aircraft, which is due to be operational from 2028 onwards. Jason Pritchard, eVTOL Insights’ Executive Editor, sat down with David R., the company’s newly-appointed Sr. Director, Strategy & Commercialisation, to get his thoughts on the airshow, more details about the design of S‑A2 and what the next couple of years has in store for its development. https://ow.ly/nsZz50SQ1uX #evtolinsights #supernal #farnboroughairshow #interview #advancedairmobility #airtaxi #evtol #electricaviation