Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s advanced air mobility (AAM) company, announced today it has won recognition from the renowned iF International Forum Design’s iF Design Award competition.
Supernal’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle cabin concept, which the Company debuted at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow, was awarded a product design award by a jury of international design experts. Supernal created the cabin concept in partnership with Hyundai Motor Group’s design studios as it works to develop its eVTOL vehicle for launch of commercial flights starting in the U.S. in 2028.
Supernal’s five-seat cabin concept provides clues to how the Company is harnessing automotive design processes and materials — while aiming to meet commercial aviation safety standards — to optimize the AAM passenger experience and price-point. The concept’s design embodies a “biomimicry” philosophy and the Company’s pillars of safety above all, human-centered design and environmental responsibility. Prioritizing sustainability, the cabin concept incorporates materials such as advanced recyclable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic, durable plant-based leather, recycled plastic fabric and responsibly sourced woods. The seat frames also use excess raw material from the airframe manufacturing process.
Supernal’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle cabin concept, which the Company debuted at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow, was awarded a product design award by a jury of international design experts. Supernal created the cabin concept in partnership with Hyundai Motor Group’s design studios as it works to develop its eVTOL vehicle for launch of commercial flights starting in the U.S. in 2028.
Supernal’s five-seat cabin concept provides clues to how the Company is harnessing automotive design processes and materials — while aiming to meet commercial aviation safety standards — to optimize the AAM passenger experience and price-point. The concept’s design embodies a “biomimicry” philosophy and the Company’s pillars of safety above all, human-centered design and environmental responsibility. Prioritizing sustainability, the cabin concept incorporates materials such as advanced recyclable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic, durable plant-based leather, recycled plastic fabric and responsibly sourced woods. The seat frames also use excess raw material from the airframe manufacturing process.
Contact:
Jennifer Darland
Supernal
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