Hyundai Motor Group and KAI Partner on Future Air Mobility Aircraft Development
BY Composights
Published: 20 May 2026
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Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft and next-generation aviation technologies.
The collaboration brings together Hyundai Motor Group s expertise in electrified powertrains and mobility systems with KAI s aircraft design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. Under the agreement, Hyundai s advanced air mobility subsidiary Supernal and KAI will work together on future civilian AAM aircraft platforms.
In addition to aircraft development, the partnership will cover manufacturing, certification, supply chain development, and commercialization activities aimed at accelerating deployment of advanced air mobility solutions. Hyundai s Aviation Powertrain Sub-Division will also collaborate with KAI on electric aviation propulsion technologies derived from the company s broader electrification expertise.
By combining KAI s integrated capabilities in fixed-wing and rotorcraft systems with Hyundai Motor Group s large-scale manufacturing expertise and comprehensive mobility ecosystem, we expect to develop K-AAM solutions capable of competing at the global level, says Jong-chool Kim, president and CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our ambition to emerge as a game-changer in the global civilian mobility market.
Lightweight composite structures are expected to play a critical role in future AAM aircraft development, helping offset battery weight while improving aerodynamic efficiency and overall vehicle performance. Composite-intensive airframes are increasingly being adopted across eVTOL and advanced air mobility platforms because of their high strength-to-weight characteristics and ability to support complex aerodynamic designs.
The agreement reflects increasing collaboration between automotive and aerospace manufacturers as the industry advances toward scalable production of electric aircraft, lightweight composite airframes, and next-generation mobility ecosystems.
Source: Hyundai | News
