Overview

• Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility are developing electric air taxis designed for sustainable urban transport.
• The electric aircraft, capable of vertical takeoff and landing, aim to alleviate congestion and reduce carbon emissions in densely populated areas.
• Supernal's S-A2 and Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL aircraft are expected to carry four to six passengers, with ranges of 25 to 60 miles.
• Partnerships with civil aviation authorities and advancements in battery technology are key to overcoming regulatory and technological challenges.
• The initiative is part of a broader effort to achieve net zero emissions in the aviation sector by 2050, alongside the development of sustainable aviation fuel and more fuel-efficient aircraft.