SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The transport ministry said Friday it will conduct a flight demonstration of a commercial-level air taxi model this week as part of a government project to introduce the urban air mobility (UAM) industry in the country. The ministry will demonstrate the operation of the S-4 model built by U.S. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled the prototype of its new air taxi model at the global technology show CES 2024, company officials said Wednesday, as it steps up efforts to make inroads into the global electric flying taxi market. Supernal, a U.S.-based air taxi unit of Hyundai, showcased the [...]
SEOUL, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Hanwha Aerospace Co., a South Korean aircraft engine maker, said Thursday it will jointly develop a key piece of equipment for British manufacturer Vertical Aerospace’s electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Under the partnership signed at the Farnborough Airshow, Hanwha and Vertical will develop an electromechanical actuator for [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — British helicopter operator Bristow Group Inc. has pre-ordered about 20-50 electric air mobility aircraft being jointly developed by South Korea’s Hanwha Systems Co. and U.S. Overair, according to industry sources Friday. Overair, the California-based air taxi startup, signed a memorandum of understanding with Bristow on Thursday (local time), to [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers embarking on a joint project to develop a flying taxi. The state-run Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology signed an agreement with local recreational boats manufacturer Angelux on Thursday to develop and commercialize urban air mobility (UAM) air taxis. The institute plans to transfer five [...]