GKN Aerospace has delivered the full composite wing assembly and by end of July will deliver booms for Supernal’s first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstrator aircraft. The Full-scale Technology Demonstrator (FSTD) will begin flying later this year. Supernal’s eVTOLis forecast to enter into commercial service in 2028. “The composite wing assembly and booms are manufactured and supplied by GKN Aerospace’s sites in Bristol and Cowes, UK. These components are integral to the FSTD’s structural integrity and performance, underscoring GKN Aerospace’s role as a key partner in the eVTOL project. This delivery follows preliminary agreements initiated in 2022 and 2023, further cementing the collaboration between Supernal and GKN Aerospace,” said the company.
In parallel to its FSTD program, Supernal unveiled its eVTOL vehicle product concept, S-A2, in January and is displaying the full-scale mock-up in the company’s Farnborough Airshow chalet (A025). S-A2, which will meet commercial aviation safety standards, will become a widespread transportation option that helps urban residents travel from point A to point B faster.
”Acceptance of the composite wing assembly and booms from GKN Aerospace is an important step in readying Supernal’s Full-scale Technology Demonstrator for flight by the end of 2024,” said Jaiwon Shin, president of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of Supernal. “Learnings from this aircraft will benefit concurrent S-A2 prototyping so we can begin delivering aircraft to operators in 2028 that meet mission requirements and are certified to commercial aviation safety standards.”
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