Irvine, California-based Supernal, a Hyundai Motor Group company developing eVTOL aircraft, has announced an 80% reduction in force at its California facilities, including its engineering headquarters, which serves as the hub for its air mobility engineering operations.
The reduction affected 296 employees, leaving approximately 80 employees to execute a long-term strategy for EV vertical-lift aircraft development.
According to a spokesperson, “This decision is a strategic pivot to ensure our staffing and cost structures are optimized for the long-term delivery of our market-aligned aircraft design. The Hyundai Motor Group remains committed to the Advanced Air Mobility business as part of its future mobility vision, and Supernal will continue to serve as the group’s dedicated AAM execution arm for aircraft development. Supernal’s focus “remains on stabilizing the company, shaping a new business model, and developing a commercially viable aircraft. All of the company’s work would be consolidated to its Irvine headquarters."
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