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Hyundai Lays Off Majority of Supernal Staff

March 2, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Hyundai laid off 296 staff at Supernal.
Only a small number of employees remain.
Supernal paused S-A2 eVTOL development in September 2025.
Several eVTOL companies have halted development efforts.

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Strategic Implications

This move may indicate a shift in Hyundai's priorities away from eVTOL development. The layoffs suggest that Supernal's future is uncertain, which could impact the urban air mobility market. The decision may also signal a broader industry trend, as several other eVTOL companies have recently halted or cancelled their development efforts.

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What Happened

Future Of eVTOL Developer Remains Uncertain Amid Industry Challenges

Hyundai has laid off the majority of staff at its California-based advanced air mobility subsidiary Supernal, according to a report by The Air Current. The cuts, which affect 296 people, come after Supernal paused the development of its S-A2 eVTOL aircraft in September 2025. The future of the eVTOL developer remains uncertain, with only a small number of employees remaining in their posts. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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